Question 1

Which of the following statements about special sessions of the Texas legislature is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Special sessions are a rare occurrence, called on average once a decade. 
B)  Special sessions were common in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries but have been rare over the past 50 years. 
C)  Special sessions are common, held an average of once a year since 1876. 
D)  Special sessions occur often, on average four times a year. 
A)  Special sessions are a rare occurrence, called on average once a decade. 
B)  Special sessions were common in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries but have been rare over the past 50 years. 
C)  Special sessions are common, held an average of once a year since 1876. 
D)  Special sessions occur often, on average four times a year.

Question 2

Rules of the legislature require that the bill be read

Accepted Answer

A)  on two separate occasions. 
B)  on three separate occasions. 
C)  by the bill writer, the legislative member, and the lieutenant governor or Speaker of the House. 
D)  by the bill writer, the legislative member, and the committee chairman. 
A)  on two separate occasions. 
B)  on three separate occasions. 
C)  by the bill writer, the legislative member, and the lieutenant governor or Speaker of the House. 
D)  by the bill writer, the legislative member, and the committee chairman.

Question 3

The Texas Constitution forbids the legislature to borrow money to conduct the daily operations of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Members of the Texas House of Representatives are permitted to speak on the House floor for as long as they wish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the Texas legislature,the House has ________ members and the Senate has ________ members.

Accepted Answer

A)  435; 100 
B)  100; 25 
C)  150; 31 
D)  31; 150 
A)  435; 100 
B)  100; 25 
C)  150; 31 
D)  31; 150

Question 6

All Texas legislators are elected using

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple-member districts. 
B)  floating districts. 
C)  single-member districts. 
D)  regional districts. 
A)  multiple-member districts. 
B)  floating districts. 
C)  single-member districts. 
D)  regional districts.

Question 7

Conference committees are designed to make Texas House and Senate bills identical to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Texas legislature takes office in January

Accepted Answer

A)  biennially. 
B)  in even-numbered years. 
C)  every year. 
D)  in odd-numbered years. 
A)  biennially. 
B)  in even-numbered years. 
C)  every year. 
D)  in odd-numbered years.

Question 9

The governor of Texas has the authority to exercise a line-item veto.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why is the comptroller of public accounts so important to the legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  The comptroller is responsible for setting the salary and compensation packages for legislators. 
B)  The comptroller informs the legislature how much money it has to spend on the budget. 
C)  The comptroller investigates suspected illegal campaign contributions. 
D)  Whoever is comptroller is also the Speaker of the House. 
A)  The comptroller is responsible for setting the salary and compensation packages for legislators. 
B)  The comptroller informs the legislature how much money it has to spend on the budget. 
C)  The comptroller investigates suspected illegal campaign contributions. 
D)  Whoever is comptroller is also the Speaker of the House.

Question 11

Does the increase in partisanship put the minority party at a bigger disadvantage when it comes to influencing legislation? Do the Texas legislature's presiding officers have too much power?

Accepted Answer

a.Increase in partisanship creates bigge

Question 12

In the Senate,the Speaker controls legislative debate by selecting who speaks and how long the debate will last.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ must begin in the House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transportation bills 
B)  School finance bills 
C)  Revenue bills 
D)  All bills 
A)  Transportation bills 
B)  School finance bills 
C)  Revenue bills 
D)  All bills

Question 14

The Texas Constitution permits the election to the Texas legislature of persons who are not U.S.citizens but who have been legal residents of Texas for at least 10 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements about simple resolutions is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not require the signature of the governor. 
B)  They can only concern the internal rules of the Texas legislature. 
C)  They are limited to matters of concern for no more than two House districts. 
D)  They can only be initiated by the governor. 
A)  They do not require the signature of the governor. 
B)  They can only concern the internal rules of the Texas legislature. 
C)  They are limited to matters of concern for no more than two House districts. 
D)  They can only be initiated by the governor.

Question 16

Legislative districts in the Texas House and Senate are

Accepted Answer

A)  based on proportional representation. 
B)  single-member districts. 
C)  multiple-member districts. 
D)  redistricted every four years. 
A)  based on proportional representation. 
B)  single-member districts. 
C)  multiple-member districts. 
D)  redistricted every four years.

Question 17

Describe the structure and organization of the Texas legislature.Consider the following questions: What are some of the effects of bicameralism? What are committees,and what are their roles? When is the Texas legislature in regular session?

Accepted Answer

a.Bicameralism: Two chambers,state House

Question 18

One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  speeds up the process of legislation by dividing the labors between two separate institutions. 
B)  works to the benefit of the more densely populated urban areas. 
C)  allows for sparsely populated rural counties to receive more of a voice in the legislature. 
D)  permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill. 
A)  speeds up the process of legislation by dividing the labors between two separate institutions. 
B)  works to the benefit of the more densely populated urban areas. 
C)  allows for sparsely populated rural counties to receive more of a voice in the legislature. 
D)  permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill.

Question 19

Contrast the leadership and committee structure of the Texas House with that of the Texas Senate.

Accepted Answer

a.Presiding officer of the House: Electe

Question 20

What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar?

Accepted Answer

A)  It marks the date by which legislators must vote on specific bills. 
B)  It is the calendar for all private bills sponsored by members of the legislature. 
C)  It is reserved for uncontroversial bills or bills limited to a localized problem. 
D)  It describes the voting schedule for those bills that require approval by both the legislature and local communities. 
A)  It marks the date by which legislators must vote on specific bills. 
B)  It is the calendar for all private bills sponsored by members of the legislature. 
C)  It is reserved for uncontroversial bills or bills limited to a localized problem. 
D)  It describes the voting schedule for those bills that require approval by both the legislature and local communities.

Which of the following statements about special sessions of the Texas legislature is true?

Rules of the legislature require that the bill be read

The Texas Constitution forbids the legislature to borrow money to conduct the daily operations of government.

Members of the Texas House of Representatives are permitted to speak on the House floor for as long as they wish.

In the Texas legislature,the House has members and the Senate has members.

All Texas legislators are elected using

Conference committees are designed to make Texas House and Senate bills identical to each other.

The Texas legislature takes office in January

The governor of Texas has the authority to exercise a line-item veto.

Why is the comptroller of public accounts so important to the legislature?

Does the increase in partisanship put the minority party at a bigger disadvantage when it comes to influencing legislation? Do the Texas legislature's presiding officers have too much power?

In the Senate,the Speaker controls legislative debate by selecting who speaks and how long the debate will last.

________ must begin in the House of Representatives.

The Texas Constitution permits the election to the Texas legislature of persons who are not U.S.citizens but who have been legal residents of Texas for at least 10 years.

Which of the following statements about simple resolutions is correct?

Legislative districts in the Texas House and Senate are

Describe the structure and organization of the Texas legislature.Consider the following questions: What are some of the effects of bicameralism? What are committees,and what are their roles? When is the Texas legislature in regular session?

One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it

Contrast the leadership and committee structure of the Texas House with that of the Texas Senate.

What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar?

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

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Exam 7: The Legislature

Which of the following statements about special sessions of the Texas legislature is true?

Rules of the legislature require that the bill be read

The Texas Constitution forbids the legislature to borrow money to conduct the daily operations of government.

Members of the Texas House of Representatives are permitted to speak on the House floor for as long as they wish.

In the Texas legislature,the House has ________ members and the Senate has ________ members.

All Texas legislators are elected using

Conference committees are designed to make Texas House and Senate bills identical to each other.

The Texas legislature takes office in January

The governor of Texas has the authority to exercise a line-item veto.

Why is the comptroller of public accounts so important to the legislature?

Does the increase in partisanship put the minority party at a bigger disadvantage when it comes to influencing legislation? Do the Texas legislature's presiding officers have too much power?

In the Senate,the Speaker controls legislative debate by selecting who speaks and how long the debate will last.

________ must begin in the House of Representatives.

The Texas Constitution permits the election to the Texas legislature of persons who are not U.S.citizens but who have been legal residents of Texas for at least 10 years.

Which of the following statements about simple resolutions is correct?

Legislative districts in the Texas House and Senate are

Describe the structure and organization of the Texas legislature.Consider the following questions: What are some of the effects of bicameralism? What are committees,and what are their roles? When is the Texas legislature in regular session?

One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it

Contrast the leadership and committee structure of the Texas House with that of the Texas Senate.

What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar?

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

In the Texas legislature,the House has members and the Senate has members.