Why did the Texas Constitution establish a plural executive?
A) Texas was following the structure of the federal executive.
B) There was suspicion of a strong chief executive.
C) The complications of running a state as large as Texas necessitate a plural executive.
D) It was necessary in order for the executive branch to be as dominant as possible.
E) It is necessary to provide an important check on the state legislature.

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There was suspicion of a strong chief executive. The framers of the Texas Constitution were wary of giving too much power to a single executive and established a plural executive system to divide power and prevent abuses of power.

Why Did the Texas Constitution Establish a Plural Executive