Federalism Principles And The Texas Constitutional Framework Practice Tests

Question 1

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law in the event of a conflict?

Accepted Answer

Article 6

Answer

Article 1

Answer

Article 2

Answer

Article 4

Question 2

Which of the following powers are specifically delegated to the national government by the U.S. Constitution?

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Declaring war

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Regulating interstate commerce

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Conducting elections

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Coining money

Question 3

Concurrent powers are those that can be exercised exclusively by the state governments.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

What term describes the practice where the national government uses financial incentives and mandates to influence state policy choices?

Accepted Answer

Coercive federalism

Question 5

Which landmark 1819 Supreme Court case affirmed the use of the Necessary and Proper Clause to expand federal authority?

Accepted Answer

McCulloch v. Maryland

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Obergefell v. Hodges

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Marbury v. Madison

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Gibbons v. Ogden

Question 6

Which era of federalism is characterized by states being the dominant authority?

Accepted Answer

Dual Federalism

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Cooperative Federalism

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Creative Federalism

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Coercive Federalism

Question 7

Which constitutional amendment's Due Process and Equal Protection clauses have been instrumental in limiting state power regarding civil liberties?

Accepted Answer

Fourteenth Amendment

Question 8

Which Texas Constitution was written in 1876 by landowners who sought to limit the power of the central government following the Reconstruction era?

Accepted Answer

The 1876 Constitution

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The 1824 Mexican Constitution

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The 1836 Republic of Texas Constitution

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The 1869 Constitution

Question 9

The Texas Constitution utilizes a 'plural executive' system, which concentrates executive power in the hands of a single governor.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 10

Which of the following are foundational principles of the Texas Constitution?

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Popular sovereignty

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Social contract theory

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Limited government

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Absolute monarchy

Question 11

What is the specific requirement for the Texas legislature to propose an amendment to the state constitution?

Accepted Answer

A two-thirds vote in both houses

Question 12

Which article of the Texas Constitution establishes the legislative department?

Accepted Answer

Article 3

Answer

Article 1

Answer

Article 2

Answer

Article 4

Question 13

Texas allows citizens to propose constitutional amendments directly through a citizen initiative process.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 14

Which entity is often cited as an example of interest group influence in the Texas constitutional process?

Accepted Answer

The Permanent University Fund (PUF)

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The Texas Supreme Court

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The Governor's Mansion Board

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The State Board of Education

Question 15

Which Texas Constitution was written in the post-Reconstruction era by landowners who sought to limit centralized government power?

Accepted Answer

The 1876 Constitution

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The 1836 Republic of Texas Constitution

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The 1845 Statehood Constitution

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The 1869 Constitution

Question 16

The Texas Constitution allows for a citizen initiative process to propose constitutional amendments.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of the 'plural executive' system established by the Texas Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the concentration of power in a single executive office

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To increase the efficiency of state agencies

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To allow the legislature to appoint executive officials

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To centralize authority under the Governor

Question 18

Which of the following are core principles upon which the Texas Constitution is built?

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Popular sovereignty

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Social contract theory

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Limited government

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Absolute monarchy

Question 19

What specific vote requirement is necessary in both houses of the Texas legislature to propose a constitutional amendment?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds vote

Question 20

Which article of the Texas Constitution outlines the structure and powers of the Legislative department?

Accepted Answer

Article 3

Answer

Article 1

Answer

Article 2

Answer

Article 4

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