Texas Constitution of 1836

What year was the Texas Constitution of 1836 adopted?

• 1850

• 1840

• 1836

• 1835

Who was the president of the Convention of 1836 that drafted the Texas Constitution?

• Richard Ellis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Recognition of Texas as an independent nation

• Prohibition of slavery

• Protection of individual rights

• Establishment of a bicameral legislature

What was the official name of the independent nation formed by the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Texas Nation

• Republic of Texas

• Texas Independent State

• Texas Republic

Which document served as a model for the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas under the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• David G. Burnet

• James Bowie

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

Which branch of government was given the power to declare war under the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• None of the branches

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What was the capital of the Republic of Texas under the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Austin

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio

Which of the following rights was NOT guaranteed by the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Free speech

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to bear arms

• Right to religious freedom

What event led to the annexation of Texas into the United States in 1845?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Signing of the Treaty of Annexation

• Mexican-American War

• Louisiana Purchase