The Texas Constitution of 1845 reflected which of the following?
A) a lessening of the restrictions placed on the legislature
B) the anti-corporate sentiment of the Old South
C) the incorporation of a short ballot for elections
D) a total abolishment of slavery
B
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Why did Patrick Henry oppose ratification of the new Constitution?
a. He believed that the new Constitution would threaten liberty. b. He was disappointed that the new Constitution did not abolish slavery. c. He believed that bicameralism was an inefficient form of government. d. He preferred equal representation for states in Congress.
What is one of the principles that make up the definition of democracy?
a. decision making by tyranny of the majority b. equal protection under the law for every individual c. opportunity for chosen representatives to participate in public decisions d. the promise of equal outcomes for all
In a(n) ______ democracy, elected representatives represent the citizens and make decisions on behalf of the electorate.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Legislative districts, or the districts that lawmakers represent, must contain equal numbers of people. Districts are redrawn ______, because ______.
A. every 5 years; populations shift relatively quickly across the state B. every 10 years; the official U.S. Census counts where people live C. every 20 years; it's time-consuming to redraw the maps D. never; the process is just too politically contentious