What Was the Main Criticism of the Current Texas Constitution

question 21

Multiple Choice

What was the main criticism of the current Texas Constitution behind the Ratliff-Junell proposal for a new constitution?

• A) The constitution gave the executive branch too much power over the legislative process.
• B) The constitution allowed for too many corrupt interest groups to control Texas politics.
• C) The constitution was too old to be representative of modern people.
• D) The constitution was too restrictive and cumbersome for contemporary government.
• E) The constitution was too easy to amend.

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