Question 1

Which of the following statements about partisanship in the Texas legislature is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Partisan rivalries have been high throughout the history of the Texas legislature. 
B)  Historically, partisanship has been rather low, but in recent years the legislature has moved into a more partisan era. 
C)  The legislature was divided by partisan bickering before the 1980s, but the conflict has decreased steadily since then. 
D)  The Texas Constitution was amended in 1986 to forbid partisanship from interfering with the legislative process. 
A)  Partisan rivalries have been high throughout the history of the Texas legislature. 
B)  Historically, partisanship has been rather low, but in recent years the legislature has moved into a more partisan era. 
C)  The legislature was divided by partisan bickering before the 1980s, but the conflict has decreased steadily since then. 
D)  The Texas Constitution was amended in 1986 to forbid partisanship from interfering with the legislative process.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a nonlegislative power of the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  the power of impeachment 
B)  the power to investigate problems facing the state. 
C)  the power to formally count the election returns in the governor's race 
D)  the power to overturn state supreme court decisions with a two-thirds majority 
A)  the power of impeachment 
B)  the power to investigate problems facing the state. 
C)  the power to formally count the election returns in the governor's race 
D)  the power to overturn state supreme court decisions with a two-thirds majority

Question 3

Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When the governor strikes out specific spending provisions in large appropriations bills it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  pigeonholing. 
B)  the pocket veto. 
C)  the line-item veto. 
D)  the post-adjournment veto. 
A)  pigeonholing. 
B)  the pocket veto. 
C)  the line-item veto. 
D)  the post-adjournment veto.

Question 5

In Texas,who can write a bill?

Accepted Answer

A)  only a member of the legislature 
B)  the legislature or someone officially authorized by the legislature 
C)  any government official 
D)  anyone at all 
A)  only a member of the legislature 
B)  the legislature or someone officially authorized by the legislature 
C)  any government official 
D)  anyone at all

Question 6

Describe how a bill becomes a state law.Consider the following questions: Who writes bills? What are the rules for debate on the floor? What are some of the powers of the governor throughout this process?

Accepted Answer

a.Who writes a bill?: Anyone can write a

Question 7

As a matter of legislative duties,________ convicts an individual of impeachment charges.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Senate 
B)  the House 
C)  the judiciary 
D)  the attorney general 
A)  the Senate 
B)  the House 
C)  the judiciary 
D)  the attorney general

Question 8

Why does it matter who is Speaker of the Texas House?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Speaker is as powerful or more powerful than the governor. 
B)  The Speaker must be able to appoint key Democrats as chairs of committees that support the Republican agenda. 
C)  The Speaker sets the legislative agenda. 
D)  The Speaker must be able to work with the Tea Party on issues. 
A)  The Speaker is as powerful or more powerful than the governor. 
B)  The Speaker must be able to appoint key Democrats as chairs of committees that support the Republican agenda. 
C)  The Speaker sets the legislative agenda. 
D)  The Speaker must be able to work with the Tea Party on issues.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a legislative power of the Texas governor?

Accepted Answer

A)  calling special sessions 
B)  signing or vetoing bills 
C)  setting an agenda in the State of the State address 
D)  removing, for suitable cause, the Speaker or lieutenant governor 
A)  calling special sessions 
B)  signing or vetoing bills 
C)  setting an agenda in the State of the State address 
D)  removing, for suitable cause, the Speaker or lieutenant governor

Question 10

Similar to the U.S.president,the governor has the power of the pocket veto.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The lieutenant governor is also a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Special sessions last 30 days and there is a limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements about partisanship in the Texas legislature is correct?

Which of the following is NOT a nonlegislative power of the Texas legislature?

Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

When the governor strikes out specific spending provisions in large appropriations bills it is called

In Texas,who can write a bill?

Describe how a bill becomes a state law.Consider the following questions: Who writes bills? What are the rules for debate on the floor? What are some of the powers of the governor throughout this process?

As a matter of legislative duties,________ convicts an individual of impeachment charges.

Why does it matter who is Speaker of the Texas House?

Which of the following is NOT a legislative power of the Texas governor?

Similar to the U.S.president,the governor has the power of the pocket veto.

The lieutenant governor is also a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

Special sessions last 30 days and there is a limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.

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

Which of the following statements about partisanship in the Texas legislature is correct?

Which of the following is NOT a nonlegislative power of the Texas legislature?

Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

When the governor strikes out specific spending provisions in large appropriations bills it is called

In Texas,who can write a bill?

Describe how a bill becomes a state law.Consider the following questions: Who writes bills? What are the rules for debate on the floor? What are some of the powers of the governor throughout this process?

As a matter of legislative duties,________ convicts an individual of impeachment charges.

Why does it matter who is Speaker of the Texas House?

Which of the following is NOT a legislative power of the Texas governor?

Similar to the U.S.president,the governor has the power of the pocket veto.

The lieutenant governor is also a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

Special sessions last 30 days and there is a limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.

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