USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The separation of powers divides power among different government branches. This principle helps prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. Article II of the Texas Constitution divides state government into three branches – judicial, legislative and executive.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Constitution of 1876 began with a lengthy bill of rights. It declared that Texas was a free and independent state, subject only to the Constitution of the United States, that all free men have equal rights, and that the writ of habeas corpus could not be suspended or unduly delayed.

Detailed explanation-3: -In reaction to the perceived abuses of the 1869 Constitution, the 1876 Constitution established the pattern of a long, restrictive document intended to act as a check on state government power. It substantially restricted the governor’s powers and went into great detail on many relatively minor issues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sec. 2. INHERENT POLITICAL POWER; REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit.

Detailed explanation-5: -Article II, Section 1 and Article III, Section 1 of the Texas Constitution divide the powers of the State of Texas into the three branches of government.