Explain the reason for the limitations imposed by the Texas Constitution on the powers of the governor. Why is there greater potential for conflict in the plural now than when Texas was a one-party Democratic state?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Identify reaction to Reconstruction policies and abuses of Governor Edmund Davis as reasons for limiting the governor's authority.
2. Explain how offices in a plural executive can be held by individuals of different political parties and how this has been more common in recent decades. Explain that individuals from opposite parties are more likely to disagree with one another.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements about the U.S. relationship with international organizations is LEAST accurate?

A. During the 1990s, the U.S. successfully courted UN support for several major foreign policy initiatives, including the First Gulf War. B. The U.S. is one of five countries with a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. C. By tradition, the U.S. gets to select the president of the World Bank. D. The U.S. works closely with international organizations such as the WHO to address actual and potential health threats throughout the world. E. The U.S. has consistently refused to engage in military action without the express consent of the UN's Security Council.

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