Why Did the 1876 Constitution Have a Weak Governor

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why did the 1876 Constitution have a weak governor?

• A) Texans at the time felt the judiciary should be the strongest branch.
• B) Texans had bad experiences under a strong governor from the 1869 Constitution.
• C) Sam Houston mentioned how uncomfortable he was with a lot of power.
• D) It was random.

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Market System

In this economic framework, the determination of investment, manufacturing, and allocation follows the principles of supply and demand, allowing prices for goods and services to be set freely within an open pricing system.

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the process of distributing available resources among various uses to achieve optimal outcomes or objectives.

Economic Freedom

The degree to which individuals and businesses can make economic decisions without government intervention.

Central Planning

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