Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Constitution
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| gptkbp:amended_by |
over 500 times
voter referendum |
| gptkbp:contains |
86 articles
|
| gptkbp:defines |
the powers of the Governor
the powers of the Judiciary the powers of the Legislature |
| gptkbp:establishes |
separation of powers
the structure of state government the Texas Legislature the Texas Executive Department the Texas Judicial System |
| gptkbp:governs |
gptkb:state_of_Texas
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
gptkb:Texas_Supreme_Court
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Texas State Constitution
|
| gptkbp:includes |
provisions for education
provisions for taxation provisions for civil rights provisions for local government provisions for public health |
| gptkbp:is |
oldest state constitution still in effect in the U. S.
|
| gptkbp:is_a_document_that |
has historical significance
is studied in law schools protects individual rights provides for the amendment process ensures checks and balances defines state sovereignty is used in civic education is a living document is a product of compromise addresses the rights of citizens is subject to public scrutiny is often cited in legal cases is a symbol of state identity is available to the public governs state laws is essential for statehood is foundational to Texas governance is published by the state government is referenced by lawmakers reflects the political culture of Texas reflects the values of Texas society |
| gptkbp:is_a_framework_for |
government operations
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| gptkbp:is_a_reference_for |
legal disputes
|
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
state law
|
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
February 15, 1876
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| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
sections
subsections |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:U._S._Constitution
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| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
judicial review
|
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
gptkb:Texas
|
| gptkbp:product |
historical events in Texas
|
| gptkbp:provides |
gptkb:Bill_of_Rights
the election of state officials |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
Constitution of 1869
|
| gptkbp:requires |
legislative approval for amendments
|
| gptkbp:written_in |
English
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Texas_Territory
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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