GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Constitution Of Texas, Bicameralism, Missouri Compromise
23 Feb 2016
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Texas has operated under 7 constitutions: mexico, independent, Each was shaped by historical developments of its time and following the first constitution, attempted to address shortcomings of each previous. Texas had a period of discontent with the governing regime that culminated from grievances against mexico and led to the establishment of the republic of texas. The constitution of coahuila y tejas o o. Under the mexican constitution, there were 2 houses of. Mexican war grew out of series of revolts against spain and was formally granted independence. Lower was composed of deputies serving 2 year terms. The upper house were the senators of 4-year terms. The supreme court had 11 judges and an attorney general. It mandated separate legislative, judicial, and execute branches, but no attempt of defining states" rights. Catholicism was established as state religion and supported financially by the government. Unicameral legislature, 12 deputies elected by people and. Texas (district of bexar) elected 2 of these.
