GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Excessive Bail Clause, Primogeniture, Limited Government
23 Feb 2016
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Texas constitution reflects the writer"s fears of what government would do if the principle of limited government was not clearly established. Addresses public policy issues of the constitutional authority. Granted boards and institutions to set out additional checks and balances that make it difficult for governors to exercise power effectively. Was written to prevent the expansion of governmental authority and return of a system of political power that was perceived as acting against the interests of the people. Placed in the very beginning of the constitution, unlike the us. It was a way to limit the way political power is used and to prevent it from being abused. All free men are declared to have free and equal rights that cannot be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, cred or origin. Protected from unreasonable search and seizure, from excessive bail, ex post facto laws, double jeopardy. Right to trial by jury and right to bear arms.
