Fragmentation of the Texas Executive Branch into Independent Agencies Was

question 32

Multiple Choice

Fragmentation of the Texas executive branch into independent agencies was done by various legislatures to

• A) avoid the issue of power becoming too centralized.
• B) help Governor E. J. Davis deal with the former slave owners.
• C) promote political patronage and kick-backs.
• D) aid the power block of the petroleum producers in the legislature.

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