What are the functions of a constitution, and ideally, what should a constitution contain? In your answer, compare the current constitution of Texas to the U.S. Constitution.
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1. Explain that the constitution outlines the powers of and defines the limits imposed on state and local governments. The constitution also speaks to the relationship between the government and the economy.
2. Explain that a constitution should be brief and focused on general principles; it should not contain specific statutory language.
3. Explain that a constitution should grant authority to specific institutions, so as to increase the responsiveness and the accountability of officeholders.
4. Explain that constitutions should provide for orderly change but should not be written in such a restrictive fashion that they require continual amendments.
5. Note that the Texas Constitution has been amended hundreds of times, while the U.S. Constitution has been amended only 27 times.
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Should federal bureaucrats have discretion in the implementation of public policies? If so, explain why and indicate how much discretion is appropriate. If not, explain why and propose ways that bureaucrats can be thwarted in their use of discretion
What will be an ideal response?
Barbara Jordan has the distinction of being the __________.
A. first woman elected as lieutenant governor of Texas B. first woman elected as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives C. only African American woman to serve in the Texas House of Representatives when she was elected in 1971 D. only African American woman serving in the Texas Senate when she was elected in 1971
Which of the following is an independent executive agency of the federal government?
A) The National Railroad Passenger Corporation B) The Securities and Exchange Commission C) The Federal Communications Commission D) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration E) The National Labor Relations Board
When we speak of the broadening of globalization, we mean
A) globalization across a wider range of issues. B) greater integration of a country into the international trade system. C) more penetration of culture into countries. D) the increase in global temperatures due to man-made causes. E) the spread of globalization to new countries.