Why Does the Texas Constitution Create a Fragmented Executive Branch

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why does the Texas Constitution create a fragmented executive branch?

• A) to limit the power of the governor
• B) poor writing that had the effect of fragmenting the executive, though this was not intended
• C) to raise the status of the legislature
• D) a requirement established by the U.S. Congress in order for Texas to be readmitted to the Union

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