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Comparison of United States and Texas Constitutions

Explore the differences and similarities between the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution, from length to separation of powers and methods of change. Delve into the complexities of these foundational documents.

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Comparison of United States and Texas Constitutions

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  1. Comparison of United States and Texas Constitutions

  2. U.S. Constitution VS. Texas Constitution • U.S. Constitution has not been rewritten • has strong separation of powers & strong executive (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) • U.S Constitution is short - 7,400 words, with only 27 Amendments • state constitutions have been rewritten several times • have weak separation of powers because of a division of executive (governor’s) power among several other elected officials. • TX. Constitution is very wordy - 80,000 words long, over 400 Amendments DIFFEREINCES

  3. U.S. Constitution VS. Texas Constitution • May change through two methods: 1. Constitutional amendment 2. Judicial interpretation through the Supreme Court • Highest law of the land • May change through one method: • Constitutional amendment • May not make laws that go against the U.S. Constitution DIFFEREINCES

  4. U.S. Constitution VS. Texas Constitution SIMILARITIES • Bicameral Legislative branch (two house congress) • Vote for/elect representatives • Limit the power of government • Three branches of government • Legislative branch makes the laws • Judicial branch contains a Supreme Court • The highest elected leader is in the Executive branch. • Individual rights protected in a Bill of Rights • At one time, slavery was legal under both constitutions

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