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

question 60

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 officeholders who are currently elected.

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