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19 Cards in this Set
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1866 Constitution - Texas accepted into Union. Who led Reconstruction? |
Pres. Abraham Lincoln |
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Conditions for Texas reentry into Union (3) |
1: Andrew Hamilton appointed as governor
2: Texas declares right of secession null and void
3: Texas must ratify 13th amendment |
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1869 - Who led Reconstruction? What were new requirements for Texas? |
Radical Republicans.
1: Must ratify 14th Amendment
2: Texas required to write another constitution |
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When was Texas readmitted into the Union? What did the Enabling Act do? Who was governor? |
Readmitted in 1970
Enabling act expanded powers of the governor, created civil rights reforms and expanded education, and brought tax increases and corruption.
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1872 - Davis is defeated by who? What does Davis do? |
Davis is defeated by Richard Coke in election. Davis refuses to give up position. |
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1876 - New (and modern) constitution is drafted, in response to what? |
In response to Davis' administration. The constitution was written to limit powers of the government. |
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What was the 1876 slogan of those seeking limited government? |
"Retrenchment and reform." |
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Which group made up about half of the delegates? What was their alternative name? |
The Grange (farmer's association). A. K. A. "Patrons of Husbandry." |
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What is Habeas Corpus? |
protects individuals from being arrested without reason. |
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1877 Governor's name: |
Dolf Brisco. |
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Critisisms of the Constitution? |
Too Long, poorly worded, poorly organized
Lots of Statutory law
Creates weak government
Lots of elected officials = Low voter turnout |
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1869 constitution took out laws. What were these laws called? |
Deadwood. Such as outdated laws |
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What were the delegates for writing the 1974 constitution taken from |
Congress. |
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What is the name of the scandal that this creates? What was the nickname of the convention? |
Sharsptown scandal.
Convention called "con-con". |
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The 1974 constitution proposal failed due to which provision? |
Right to work provision |
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What a Right to work provision? Closed shop? |
Right to work - workers are free to join unions, but not forced
Closdshop - employees forced to join union.
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What was the governnor's name in 1970's |
Dolf Brisco |
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How many voters does it take to amend the constitution? |
50% + 1 |
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What is Ad Valorem Taxation? |
Property taxes. |
