Question 1

In Texas,why is a governor's post-adjournment veto so powerful?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot be overturned by the legislature. 
B)  It can be overturned only by a two-thirds majority of both houses. 
C)  It allows the governor to veto parts of a bill but not all of it. 
D)  It allows the governor to get maximum media coverage. 
A)  It cannot be overturned by the legislature. 
B)  It can be overturned only by a two-thirds majority of both houses. 
C)  It allows the governor to veto parts of a bill but not all of it. 
D)  It allows the governor to get maximum media coverage. A

Question 2

Unlike other states,Texas allows ________ to introduce a bill in the Texas legislature.

Accepted Answer

A)  anyone 
B)  only a member of the legislature 
C)  any governmental official 
D)  only the lieutenant governor and Speaker of the House 
A)  anyone 
B)  only a member of the legislature 
C)  any governmental official 
D)  only the lieutenant governor and Speaker of the House B

Question 3

In the Texas legislature,when a committee chair "pigeonholes" a bill,what happens?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bill is set aside before it is ever discussed in committee. 
B)  The bill is referred to a special session. 
C)  The chair vetoes a bill after it has already received an affirmative committee vote. 
D)  The chair refers a bill to only one subcommittee rather than two or more. 
A)  The bill is set aside before it is ever discussed in committee. 
B)  The bill is referred to a special session. 
C)  The chair vetoes a bill after it has already received an affirmative committee vote. 
D)  The chair refers a bill to only one subcommittee rather than two or more. A

Question 4

Anyone can write a bill,but only members of the legislature can introduce a bill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Like the state of Nebraska,Texas has a bicameral legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Speaker is elected in a statewide election. 
B)  The Speaker is the most senior representative in the House. 
C)  The Speaker is the most senior representative from the majority party. 
D)  The Speaker is elected by members of the House. 
A)  The Speaker is elected in a statewide election. 
B)  The Speaker is the most senior representative in the House. 
C)  The Speaker is the most senior representative from the majority party. 
D)  The Speaker is elected by members of the House.

Question 7

What types of resolutions are acted on without debate and without requiring members to read the resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent resolutions 
B)  joint resolutions 
C)  resolutions of honor or recognition 
D)  simple resolution 
A)  concurrent resolutions 
B)  joint resolutions 
C)  resolutions of honor or recognition 
D)  simple resolution

Question 8

As in the U.S.Congress,the purpose of a conference committee in the Texas legislature is to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a committee in which members of both houses meet informally with the governor's representatives to set the agenda for an upcoming session. 
B)  It is a committee designed to make differing House and Senate versions of the same bill identical. 
C)  It is the committee that establishes the rules for floor debate in the House. 
D)  It is another name for a standing committee. 
A)  It is a committee in which members of both houses meet informally with the governor's representatives to set the agenda for an upcoming session. 
B)  It is a committee designed to make differing House and Senate versions of the same bill identical. 
C)  It is the committee that establishes the rules for floor debate in the House. 
D)  It is another name for a standing committee.

Question 9

Media can determine issues of importance by the selection of stories they cover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new community college would be classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  general bill. 
B)  special bill. 
C)  local bill. 
D)  concurrent resolution. 
A)  general bill. 
B)  special bill. 
C)  local bill. 
D)  concurrent resolution.

Question 11

________ is a kind of talking that is used to stall legislation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Veto 
B)  Chubbing 
C)  Pigeonholing 
D)  Referral 
A)  Veto 
B)  Chubbing 
C)  Pigeonholing 
D)  Referral

Question 12

For a bill to be passed into law by the Texas legislature,only one house must pass the bill by
50 plus one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature is set by the

Accepted Answer

A)  lieutenant governor and the Texas Speaker of the House. 
B)  governor. 
C)  Texas Supreme Court. 
D)  chair of the joint committee on special sessions. 
A)  lieutenant governor and the Texas Speaker of the House. 
B)  governor. 
C)  Texas Supreme Court. 
D)  chair of the joint committee on special sessions.

Question 14

In 2004 and 2005,three special sessions were called in the Texas legislature to deal with

Accepted Answer

A)  tax codes. 
B)  deregulation of the pharmaceutical industry. 
C)  school finance. 
D)  criminal law reform. 
A)  tax codes. 
B)  deregulation of the pharmaceutical industry. 
C)  school finance. 
D)  criminal law reform.

Question 15

The Texas legislature meets in regular session once every two years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Texas House of Representatives is responsible for both impeaching government officials and holding the trials after impeachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law,it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  logrolling. 
B)  a special bill. 
C)  a private resolution. 
D)  a filibuster. 
A)  logrolling. 
B)  a special bill. 
C)  a private resolution. 
D)  a filibuster.

Question 18

Special sessions last ________,but there is no limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 days 
B)  60 days 
C)  90 days 
D)  120 days 
A)  30 days 
B)  60 days 
C)  90 days 
D)  120 days

Question 19

Constituency services provided by Texas representatives may include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  giving a speech to a local civic group. 
B)  providing legal services in court. 
C)  attempting to influence decisions of government agencies. 
D)  writing a letter of recommendation for a constituent. 
A)  giving a speech to a local civic group. 
B)  providing legal services in court. 
C)  attempting to influence decisions of government agencies. 
D)  writing a letter of recommendation for a constituent.

Question 20

In Texas,both the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House are elected in statewide elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In Texas,why is a governor's post-adjournment veto so powerful?

Unlike other states,Texas allows ________ to introduce a bill in the Texas legislature.

In the Texas legislature,when a committee chair "pigeonholes" a bill,what happens?

Anyone can write a bill,but only members of the legislature can introduce a bill.

Like the state of Nebraska,Texas has a bicameral legislature.

How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?

What types of resolutions are acted on without debate and without requiring members to read the resolution?

As in the U.S.Congress,the purpose of a conference committee in the Texas legislature is to do what?

Media can determine issues of importance by the selection of stories they cover.

A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new community college would be classified as a

________ is a kind of talking that is used to stall legislation.

For a bill to be passed into law by the Texas legislature,only one house must pass the bill by 50 plus one.

The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature is set by the

In 2004 and 2005,three special sessions were called in the Texas legislature to deal with

The Texas legislature meets in regular session once every two years.

The Texas House of Representatives is responsible for both impeaching government officials and holding the trials after impeachment.

If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law,it is called

Special sessions last ________,but there is no limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.

Constituency services provided by Texas representatives may include all of the following EXCEPT

In Texas,both the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House are elected in statewide elections.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

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Exam 7: The Legislature

In Texas,why is a governor's post-adjournment veto so powerful?

Unlike other states,Texas allows ________ to introduce a bill in the Texas legislature.

In the Texas legislature,when a committee chair "pigeonholes" a bill,what happens?

Anyone can write a bill,but only members of the legislature can introduce a bill.

Like the state of Nebraska,Texas has a bicameral legislature.

How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?

What types of resolutions are acted on without debate and without requiring members to read the resolution?

As in the U.S.Congress,the purpose of a conference committee in the Texas legislature is to do what?

Media can determine issues of importance by the selection of stories they cover.

A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new community college would be classified as a

________ is a kind of talking that is used to stall legislation.

For a bill to be passed into law by the Texas legislature,only one house must pass the bill by 50 plus one.

The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature is set by the

In 2004 and 2005,three special sessions were called in the Texas legislature to deal with

The Texas legislature meets in regular session once every two years.

The Texas House of Representatives is responsible for both impeaching government officials and holding the trials after impeachment.

If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law,it is called

Special sessions last ________,but there is no limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.

Constituency services provided by Texas representatives may include all of the following EXCEPT

In Texas,both the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House are elected in statewide elections.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

Filters