Does the Texas constitution of 1876 mandate a balanced state budget?
Article 3, Section 49a(b) "Except in the case of emergency . . . and with a 4/5ths vote of the total membership of each House, no appropriation in excess of the cash and anticipated revenue of the funds from which such appropriation is to be made shall be or is valid."
Has the state constitution of Montana been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?
Yes, on November 2, 2004, but the amendment was struck down as unconstitutional on November 19, 2014. The amendment used to say:
Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.
How many times has the 1876 Texas Constitution been amended?
The Texas Constitution is one of the longest in the nation and is still growing. As of 2007 (80th Legislature), the Texas Legislature has passed a total of 632 amendments. Of these, 456 have been adopted and 176 have been defeated by Texas voters. Thus, the Texas Constitution has been amended 456 times since its adoption in 1876.
Why didn't Florida represenatives sign the constitution?
At the time the constitution of the United States was signed, Florida had not yet become a state in the union. The constitution was ratified in 1788, Florida became a state in 1845.
How many Texas constitutions were patterned after the US Constitution?
19 have been patterned since 1824.
How did Santa Anna's new constitution create conflict in Texas?
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What are the steps to change the California Constitution?
constitutional change used more often in califronia than eleswhere is exccerised through the use of .
What are strengths and weaknesses of the Texas Constitution?
Weaknesses
Strengths
What makes the Alabama constitution unusual?
It is the longest State Constitution in the US and is with 357,157 words 40 times longer then the US Constitution which most US Citizens have failed to read.
Two very influential men in the creation and framing of the Texas Constitution in 1875 were Edward Pickett, who presided over the convention, and the convention's secretary, Leigh Chalmers.
The Texas Constitution grants the veto power?
The Texas Constitution grants the veto power to the governor. These are formal powers which are clearly defined by the constitution of this state.
Has the state constitution of Arkansas been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?
Yes, in November 2004, but that amendment was struck down by the United States Supreme Court on June 26, 2015. The amendment used to say:
Which statement BEST describes South Carolina's 1895 Constitution?
It was the poorest region of the United States.
Has the state constitution of Washington been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?
No. No such amendment has been made. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
The largest organized group of delegates at the Texas Constitutional convention of 1875 was what?
I recently had a mid term exam that contained this exact question. (I got it right) The answer is The Grangers
Between 1966 and 1969 which Texas Governor led the effort to revise the Texas Constitution?
John Conally (1963-1969) was the Governor of the State of Texas at the time when revision efforts for the Constitution of Texas were made and successfully repealed 56 separate obsolete provisions.
E.J. Davis
Where did the delegates meet for the California convention to write California's constitution?
Colton Hall, Montery
Why did Texas adopt its current constitution that limits the power of state government?
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.
What is the Texas Constitution designates the governor as?
The Texas Constitution designates the governor as the Chief Executive Officer. The governor has the ability to appoint people to vacancies in state offices in certain circumstances.
What is the first step in the process of amending the Constitution of North Carolina?
The General Assembly proposes an act to amend the Constitution