Which of the following was NOT a goal of the authors of the Texas Constitution written in 1875?
a) They wanted to strengthen local government by granting local officeholders broad discretion to enact policies.
b) They wanted to limit judges' discretion in interpreting the state constitution by writing a highly detailed document.
c) They wanted to limit the governor's power by providing for the election of several other executive branch officials.
d) They wanted to control the excesses of big business.
e) They reduced the power of the legislature.
Answer: A
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