Question

Because of the way the Texas Constitution of 1876 was written, _____ in Texas has more influence on how the state is governed than in other parts of the United States where lawmaking authorities have the staff, time, and resources to be more specific and involved in state government.

Answer 1

Because of the way the Texas Constitution of 1876 was written, the legislative branch of the government in Texas has more influence on how the state is governed than in other parts of the United States where lawmaking authorities have the staff, time, and resources to be more specific and involved in state government.

Explanation:

The Legislature of the State of Texas is the state's lawmaking body. Its primary function is to enact laws to provide for the health, welfare, education, environment, and economic and general well-being of the citizens of Texas.

It also establishes public policy through the passage of bills and resolutions and proposes amendments to the state constitution, which are then submitted to the voters for approval or disapproval.

Texas employs a bicameral system for its legislative branch of state government. The Texas Legislature consists of two separate chambers, a 31-member senate and a 150-member house of representatives.