Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Since the lieutenant governor is elected in a statewide election, he or she represents the interests of the whole state rather than a smaller geographic constituency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following rules applies to the filibuster in the Texas Senate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The filibuster can only be used during a special session. 
B)  The senator speaking can expand the topic of debate to related subjects. 
C)  The senator who has control of the floor must always speak in an audible voice, so that he or she can be heard and understood. 
D)  The senator who is speaking can take one five-minute break and leave the chamber every eight hours while he or she is talking. 
A)  The filibuster can only be used during a special session. 
B)  The senator speaking can expand the topic of debate to related subjects. 
C)  The senator who has control of the floor must always speak in an audible voice, so that he or she can be heard and understood. 
D)  The senator who is speaking can take one five-minute break and leave the chamber every eight hours while he or she is talking.

Question 5

________ 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 6

Members of the Texas House have a larger constituency than members of the Texas Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 Hou

Question 8

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 9

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 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

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

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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.

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

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

Since the lieutenant governor is elected in a statewide election, he or she represents the interests of the whole state rather than a smaller geographic constituency.

Which of the following rules applies to the filibuster in the Texas Senate?

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

Members of the Texas House have a larger constituency than members of the Texas Senate.

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Which of the following statements about simple resolutions is correct?

Rules of the legislature require that the bill be read

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Since the lieutenant governor is elected in a statewide election, he or she represents the interests of the whole state rather than a smaller geographic constituency.

Which of the following rules applies to the filibuster in the Texas Senate?

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

Members of the Texas House have a larger constituency than members of the Texas Senate.

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Which of the following statements about simple resolutions is correct?

Rules of the legislature require that the bill be read

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

Filters

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