Question

The Texas Constitution is _________. a. a tightly argued, brief document of general principles. b. a long, complex, and detailed document. c. difficult to amend, compared to the U.S. Constitution. d. an economic treatise disguised as a blueprint for government.

Answer 1

Answer: B. A long, complex and detailed document.

Explanation: The Texas constitution is the second longest state constitution in the United States. The founding fathers of the Texas constitution gave the state government specific powers so that the government could not use ambiguity to expand its powers. As a result, the Texas Constitution requires frequent amendments to address situations not covered specifically in the original constitution. The Texas Constitution has been amended 467 times as of 2010, fourth most of any state.