Why Did the Texas Constitution Establish a Plural Executive

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why did the Texas constitution establish a plural executive?

• A) Texas was following the structure of the federal executive.
• B) There was suspicion of a strong chief executive.
• C) The complications of running a state as large as Texas necessitate a plural executive.
• D) It was necessary in order for the executive branch to be as dominant as possible.
• E) It was necessary to provide an important check on the state legislature.

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