Question

Should the Texas Legislature decide all state and county judges should be formally trained lawyers, they must offer legislation that would amend the Constitution and send this bill both to the Governor and to the voters of the state for consideration. Which Article of the Constitution would require amendment to change the qualifications for judges in Texas?

a. Article 1
b. Article 5
c. Article 6
d. Article 2

Answer 1

Answer:

B). Article 5.

Explanation:

The 'article 5' of the Constitution states that in order to alter the criteria regarding the change in qualification of judges, the constitution would require an amendment to bring this in force.

Article 5 of the Constitution states that in order to change the constitutional declarations or laws whenever the Congress finds it necessary, an amendment could be brought in which requires to be passed by two-thirds majority of the house to reinforce it. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.