Which of the Following Was Not Part of the Ratliff-Junell

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not part of the Ratliff-Junell proposal for Texas constitutional change?

• A) The judiciary should be appointed by the governor, with confirmation by the Senate.
• B) The executive branch should be reorganized to look more like the federal executive branch.
• C) The legislature would hold veto sessions in order to consider overriding any gubernatorial vetoes.
• D) The length of terms of office would grow, but there would also be term limits.
• E) The governor would be given the authority to appoint several state office holders who are currently elected.

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Definitions:

Commons Dilemma

A situation in which individuals' short-term self-interest conflicts with long-term group interest and welfare, often leading to the overuse and depletion of a common resource.

Self-Interested

This describes an individual acting in a way that is beneficial primarily to themselves, often at the expense of others or the collective good.

Anonymity

A condition in which a person's identity is not revealed or recognized, making them anonymous.

Altruistic Punishment

A behavior in which individuals punish others for violating social norms, even at a cost to themselves, to encourage cooperation within a group.