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Comparison of U.S. and Texas Constitution

Comparison of U.S. and Texas Constitution. Texas Constitution. U.S . Constitution. Similarities. state constitutions have been rewritten several times

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Comparison of U.S. and Texas Constitution

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  1. Comparison of U.S. and Texas Constitution

  2. Texas Constitution U.S. Constitution Similarities • state constitutions have been rewritten several times • have weak separation of powers because of plural executive which is the (division of executive (governor’s) power among several other elected officials) Limits governor power • TX. Constitution is very long because too much policy is spelled out (TX. = 80,000 words long, over 400 Amendments • U.S. Constitution has not been rewritten • has strong separation of powers & strong executive (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) • U.S Constitution is short, about 7,400 words, with only 27 Amendments

  3. Texas Constitution U.S. Constitution Similarities • Constitution change/grow through 2 methods: • 1. Numbered amendment • 2. Judicial interpretation • Highest law of the land • Written September 17, 1787 ratified and became effective March 4, 1789 • change/grow through 1 methods: • Numbered amendment • May not make laws that go against the U.S. Constitution • Written in 1876 (last), Texas has had 6 constitutions, • Limits governor power

  4. U.S. Constitution Texas Constitution Similarities • Bicameral • Plan of government • Makes a government legal • Clear duties of major officials • How voters select officials • Limit the power of government • Three branches of government • Bill of Rights • The group of white males involved in the writing of the Constitution is generally referred to as the "framers".

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