The constitutionally weak executive structure in Texas shows the influence of anti-Reconstruction forces that opposed the policies of which former Texas governor?
A) S.W.T.Lanham
B) Oscar Branch Colquitt
C) E.J.Davis
D) Andrew Jackson Hamilton
E) Ann W.Richards

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The anti-Reconstruction forces in Texas opposed the policies of former Texas governor E.J. Davis, who attempted to strengthen the power of the executive branch during his tenure. As a result, the Texas Constitution of 1876, which was heavily influenced by these forces, created a weak executive structure in order to prevent any future governor from accruing too much power.

The Constitutionally Weak Executive Structure in Texas Shows the Influence