Texas Government Debating constitutional revision A long-standing debate exists

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Texas Government

Debating constitutional revision

A long-standing debate exists regarding whether or not to revise the current constitution of the state of Texas in its entirety.

A proponent and an opponent of constitutional change are debating the merits of their political positions. Use the dropdown menus to complete their conversation.

1. PROPONENT: Let's face it: The Texas Constitution needs to be completely revised. It's horribly written, with all of that inoperable text and those amendments. At times, it is downright _______ .

A. enviable

B. Well organized

C. confusing

d. broad

2. OPPONENT: The constitution of the great state of Texas has served its purpose for more than 130 years. It is simply not necessary to replace the entire document—especially given that the state has a sufficient __________ process that allows for change over time.

A. amendment

B. recall

C.referendum

D. initiative

3. PROPONENT: But we've had so many amendments—more than 480 at last count. Compare that with only 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which has existed for almost 100 more years. I think it would be better to reorganize the document and eliminate any duplication, deadwood, and the need for all these statute-like details that would be better handled through regular ________ anyway.

a. arbitration

b. adjudication

c. execution

d. legislation

4.OPPONENT: But, in the process of reorganization, the government of Texas will only grow more powerful and cost more as a result. I don't want that money coming out of my pocket, especially through new ________ .

A. grants

B. bonds

C. taxes

D. loans

Explanation / Answer

1. The correct answer is option C(Confusing). The Texas constitution is extra long, overly detailed, poorly written and extremely confusing in organization.

2. The correct answer is option A(amendment). Amendments allows for change in the constitution with time.

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