OK GOV Pt1

What year did Oklahoma's constitution originate?

• 1907

• 1910

• 1920

• 1930

How many constitutional amendments had Oklahomans considered by 1990?

• 100

• 307

• 133

• 274

What was a major reason for the original distrust that shaped Oklahoma's constitution?

• Fear of economic power

• Desire for independence

• Lack of resources

• Political instability

How many new constitutional amendments were added between 1968 and 1998?

• 18

• 33

• 10

• 27

What was one of the consequences of federal dollars influencing state affairs?

• Decreased state spending

• Increased local autonomy

• Transformation of state government landscape

• Reduction in public services

Which of the following was NOT a feature of Oklahoma's political environment mentioned?

• Economic policies

• Constitution

• Persistent political culture

• Place in the federal system

What was a major effect of federal intervention in state affairs?

• Weakening of state governments

• Decrease in federal funding

• Reform of some of the worst features of state affairs

• Strengthening of state constitutions

How did the original Oklahoma constitution treat business and industry?

• With incentives for growth

• With tight constitutional shackles

• With indifference

• With open support

What was the outcome of the legislative reapportionment in Oklahoma?

• Increased rural representation

• No significant change

• Decreased urban influence

• Fair representation for urban Oklahomans

By what means did the federal government most commonly influence state affairs?

• By direct intervention

• Through court orders

• By rewriting state constitutions

• Through federal dollars