Which Principle of Government Is the Key to Understanding the Drafting

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which principle of government is the key to understanding the drafting of the Texas Constitution of 1876?

• A) the need for governmental subsidy and regulation of economic growth
• B) the importance of civil right protections for African Americans and Latinos
• C) the necessity of strong limitations on the authority of state officials
• D) the value of states' rights
• E) the principle of checks and balances

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Definitions:

Academic Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to succeed in academic tasks.

Academic Disidentification

A psychological process where students detach their sense of self-worth from their academic performance.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that links beliefs and behavior, suggesting that an individual’s intention to engage in a behavior is influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control over the behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that we have an inner drive to hold all our attitudes and beliefs in harmony and avoid disharmony (or dissonance).