Question 1

For a bill that starts in the House the steps are

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction, referral, consideration by standing committee, floor action, action by a conference committee and approval by both houses, and action by the governor. 
B)  introduction, floor action, referral, consideration by standing committee, action by a conference committee and approval by both houses, and action by the governor. 
C)  introduction, action by full committee, referral, consideration by standing committee, floor action, and action by governor. 
D)  introduction, referral, action by conference committee and approval by both houses, and action by the governor. 
A)  introduction, referral, consideration by standing committee, floor action, action by a conference committee and approval by both houses, and action by the governor. 
B)  introduction, floor action, referral, consideration by standing committee, action by a conference committee and approval by both houses, and action by the governor. 
C)  introduction, action by full committee, referral, consideration by standing committee, floor action, and action by governor. 
D)  introduction, referral, action by conference committee and approval by both houses, and action by the governor.

Question 2

Which committee acts as a screening mechanism to filter out bad bills or bills that have little or no political support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standing 
B)  Conference 
C)  Joint 
D)  Select 
A)  Standing 
B)  Conference 
C)  Joint 
D)  Select

Question 3

In Texas,the governor's State of the State address is an example of the ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  special session 
B)  veto 
C)  message 
D)  impeachment 
A)  special session 
B)  veto 
C)  message 
D)  impeachment

Question 4

What is the importance of the Supreme Court case Reynolds v.Sims and Baker v.Carr?

Accepted Answer

A)  It declared the Voting Rights Act of 1965 constitutional. 
B)  It declared poll taxes unconstitutional. 
C)  It declared the constitutional principle of "one person, one vote." 
D)  It declared that preclearance was an unconstitutional abridgement of state power. 
A)  It declared the Voting Rights Act of 1965 constitutional. 
B)  It declared poll taxes unconstitutional. 
C)  It declared the constitutional principle of "one person, one vote." 
D)  It declared that preclearance was an unconstitutional abridgement of state power.

Question 5

Resolutions of honor or recognition are acted on without debate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In even numbered years,Texas representatives receive a salary of only ________ per year not including a per diem.

Accepted Answer

A)  nothing 
B)  $28,200 
C)  $7,200 
D)  $12,000 
A)  nothing 
B)  $28,200 
C)  $7,200 
D)  $12,000

Question 7

Each member of the Texas House represents approximately ________ constituents,and each senator represents over ________constituents.

Accepted Answer

A)  100,581; 811,000 
B)  168,000; 150,000 
C)  168,000; 811,000 
D)  175,000; 150,000 
A)  100,581; 811,000 
B)  168,000; 150,000 
C)  168,000; 811,000 
D)  175,000; 150,000

Question 8

In addition to the legislators and the governor,there are others involved in the lawmaking process during both regular and special sessions.Which one official has direct involvement in the legislative process,while other players are involved indirectly?

Accepted Answer

A)  the comptroller of public accounts 
B)  the media 
C)  the court 
D)  the lobbyist 
A)  the comptroller of public accounts 
B)  the media 
C)  the court 
D)  the lobbyist

Question 9

Bicameralism creates an interesting dynamic in a legislature because it means that before a law is passed,it will be voted on by two deliberative bodies representing different constituencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Texas senators serve ________-year terms and House members serve ________-year terms.

Accepted Answer

A)  two; four 
B)  four; six 
C)  four; two 
D)  six; four 
A)  two; four 
B)  four; six 
C)  four; two 
D)  six; four

Question 11

In the Texas legislature,the referral of a bill to a standing committee in the House and the Senate is the job of the

Accepted Answer

A)  governor. 
B)  secretary of state. 
C)  Speaker of the House and lieutenant governor. 
D)  sergeant of the House and Senate. 
A)  governor. 
B)  secretary of state. 
C)  Speaker of the House and lieutenant governor. 
D)  sergeant of the House and Senate.

Question 12

Like the U.S.president,the governor of Texas can kill a bill by refusing to sign it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Legislative Redistricting Board has the authority to draw new districts if

Accepted Answer

A)  appointed to do so by the governor after a special redistricting session. 
B)  the legislature fails to redistrict at the first regular session after the census. 
C)  ordered to do so by the state supreme court or a federal district court. 
D)  a majority in both the House and the Senate vote to allow it. 
A)  appointed to do so by the governor after a special redistricting session. 
B)  the legislature fails to redistrict at the first regular session after the census. 
C)  ordered to do so by the state supreme court or a federal district court. 
D)  a majority in both the House and the Senate vote to allow it.

Question 14

Which is the most important bill that applies to all people and property throughout the state?

Accepted Answer

A)  general bill 
B)  local bill 
C)  simple resolution 
D)  special bill 
A)  general bill 
B)  local bill 
C)  simple resolution 
D)  special bill

Question 15

For a law to pass in the Texas legislature it must be voted on by

Accepted Answer

A)  two deliberative bodies representing different constituencies. 
B)  both Democrats and Republicans. 
C)  Tea Party members. 
D)  just one chamber. 
A)  two deliberative bodies representing different constituencies. 
B)  both Democrats and Republicans. 
C)  Tea Party members. 
D)  just one chamber.

Question 16

What unconventional action did the Texas legislature take in 2003?

Accepted Answer

A)  It redistricted a second time in a single decade. 
B)  It extended its regular session by two months. 
C)  It operated without electing a House Speaker. 
D)  It did not overturn a single gubernatorial veto. 
A)  It redistricted a second time in a single decade. 
B)  It extended its regular session by two months. 
C)  It operated without electing a House Speaker. 
D)  It did not overturn a single gubernatorial veto.

Question 17

For how long does the Texas legislature meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  The legislature meets all year, with breaks for holidays and campaigning. 
B)  The regular session is nine months every year. 
C)  The legislature meets for nine months biennially. 
D)  The regular legislative session lasts 140 days in odd-numbered years. 
A)  The legislature meets all year, with breaks for holidays and campaigning. 
B)  The regular session is nine months every year. 
C)  The legislature meets for nine months biennially. 
D)  The regular legislative session lasts 140 days in odd-numbered years.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a rule that applies to a filibuster in the Texas Senate?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no eating or drinking during a filibuster. 
B)  Senators must stand at their desks and may not lean, sit, or use their desks or chairs in any way. 
C)  Remarks must be confined to the issue under consideration. 
D)  There is one seven-minute bathroom break. 
A)  There is no eating or drinking during a filibuster. 
B)  Senators must stand at their desks and may not lean, sit, or use their desks or chairs in any way. 
C)  Remarks must be confined to the issue under consideration. 
D)  There is one seven-minute bathroom break.

Question 19

Which of the following political leaders in Texas are two of the most powerful figures in the state?

Accepted Answer

A)  the governor and the lieutenant governor 
B)  the governor and the comptroller of public accounts 
C)  the comptroller of public accounts and the lieutenant governor 
D)  the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives 
A)  the governor and the lieutenant governor 
B)  the governor and the comptroller of public accounts 
C)  the comptroller of public accounts and the lieutenant governor 
D)  the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Question 20

Who has responsibility for redistricting the Texas delegation to the U.S.Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Texas legislature 
B)  the governor 
C)  the governor, along with the Texas Senate 
D)  the U.S. Congress 
A)  the Texas legislature 
B)  the governor 
C)  the governor, along with the Texas Senate 
D)  the U.S. Congress

For a bill that starts in the House the steps are

Which committee acts as a screening mechanism to filter out bad bills or bills that have little or no political support?

In Texas,the governor's State of the State address is an example of the ________ power.

What is the importance of the Supreme Court case Reynolds v.Sims and Baker v.Carr?

Resolutions of honor or recognition are acted on without debate.

In even numbered years,Texas representatives receive a salary of only ________ per year not including a per diem.

Each member of the Texas House represents approximately constituents,and each senator represents over constituents.

In addition to the legislators and the governor,there are others involved in the lawmaking process during both regular and special sessions.Which one official has direct involvement in the legislative process,while other players are involved indirectly?

Bicameralism creates an interesting dynamic in a legislature because it means that before a law is passed,it will be voted on by two deliberative bodies representing different constituencies.

Texas senators serve -year terms and House members serve -year terms.

In the Texas legislature,the referral of a bill to a standing committee in the House and the Senate is the job of the

Like the U.S.president,the governor of Texas can kill a bill by refusing to sign it.

The Legislative Redistricting Board has the authority to draw new districts if

Which is the most important bill that applies to all people and property throughout the state?

For a law to pass in the Texas legislature it must be voted on by

What unconventional action did the Texas legislature take in 2003?

For how long does the Texas legislature meet?

Which of the following is NOT a rule that applies to a filibuster in the Texas Senate?

Which of the following political leaders in Texas are two of the most powerful figures in the state?

Who has responsibility for redistricting the Texas delegation to the U.S.Congress?

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

Exam 7: The Legislature

For a bill that starts in the House the steps are

Which committee acts as a screening mechanism to filter out bad bills or bills that have little or no political support?

In Texas,the governor's State of the State address is an example of the ________ power.

What is the importance of the Supreme Court case Reynolds v.Sims and Baker v.Carr?

Resolutions of honor or recognition are acted on without debate.

In even numbered years,Texas representatives receive a salary of only ________ per year not including a per diem.

Each member of the Texas House represents approximately ________ constituents,and each senator represents over ________constituents.

In addition to the legislators and the governor,there are others involved in the lawmaking process during both regular and special sessions.Which one official has direct involvement in the legislative process,while other players are involved indirectly?

Bicameralism creates an interesting dynamic in a legislature because it means that before a law is passed,it will be voted on by two deliberative bodies representing different constituencies.

Texas senators serve ________-year terms and House members serve ________-year terms.

In the Texas legislature,the referral of a bill to a standing committee in the House and the Senate is the job of the

Like the U.S.president,the governor of Texas can kill a bill by refusing to sign it.

The Legislative Redistricting Board has the authority to draw new districts if

Which is the most important bill that applies to all people and property throughout the state?

For a law to pass in the Texas legislature it must be voted on by

What unconventional action did the Texas legislature take in 2003?

For how long does the Texas legislature meet?

Which of the following is NOT a rule that applies to a filibuster in the Texas Senate?

Which of the following political leaders in Texas are two of the most powerful figures in the state?

Who has responsibility for redistricting the Texas delegation to the U.S.Congress?

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

Each member of the Texas House represents approximately constituents,and each senator represents over constituents.

Texas senators serve -year terms and House members serve -year terms.