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The Texas Constitution limited the power of state government because people were worried that a powerful government would abuse that power and interfere with the rights of the people. The state's constitution has 17 articles.

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Q: Why did Texas adopt its current constitution that limits the power of state government?
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How did the farmers of the Texas constitution of 1836 ensure the separation of powers in state government?

why is our current texas constitution require that most state officials be elected rather than apointed by the government.


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