Political system of Texas This course provided a deep understanding of the functioning of the American government in the course of development of the country. All information received was of intense interest to me, in particular, the Constitutions, of Texas, its political culture and the Texas Judicial Branch. Studying the history of these aspects provides a deep understanding of the whole political system of the state. There is no doubt that the Constitution of Texas in 1836 is a classic example of American constitutionalism. It reminds not only the content of the federal constitution but also the provisions of the constitutions of individual states of the United States.This issue sheds light on the political system and culture of the …show more content…
In the first article, as well as in the Constitution of the United States, the constitutional and legal basis for the activity of legislative bodies of the Republic were established. Legislative power in Texas belonged to the Congress of the Republic of Texas. The latter consisted of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives (Constitution of the State of Texas (adopted February 15, 1876), 1986). However, unlike the Federal House of Representatives, members of the House of Representatives of the Texas Congress totaling from 24 to 40, like their colleagues from a number of US states, were elected for one year from citizens who had been given the right to vote. The differences in the Constitutions give food for thought considering the whole political system of the …show more content…
In addition, the administration of justice in countries by law was assigned to magistrates, the sheriff, the coroner, and constables. Judicial and administrative division of Texas provided for the existence of three to eight judicial districts (Section 2, Article 4) (Constitution of the State of Texas (adopted February 15, 1876), 1986). The election of judges of all courts of the Republic was established. The term of office of judges of the Supreme and District Courts was set at 4 years with the right to re-election and for judges of the county and police two years (Section 1, 12, Article 4) (Monroe, n.d.). Judges of the supreme and district courts were elected by members of the Congress and by the rest of the voters of (Constitution of the State of Texas (adopted February 15, 1876), 1986)the corresponding county. At the same time, sheriffs and magistrates were empowered by the president of the