Exam 7: 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?

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Question 21

The Texas Legislature has many powers that are not related to legislation, including which of the following?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 22

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

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

(True/False)

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Question 24

Why did 51 Democratic members of the Texas legislature go to Oklahoma in 2003?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

Regular sessions of the Texas legislature last for 200 days.

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Question 26

Each member of the Texas Senate represents about ___ people, while each member of the Texas House represents about_ people.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 27

The Speaker of the House and the lieutenant governor are viewed as among the most powerful actors in Texas government because

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Question 28

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 29

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

(True/False)

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Question 30

Special sessions of the legislature

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Question 31

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

(True/False)

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Question 32

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

(True/False)

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Question 33

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.

(True/False)

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Question 34

By focusing on some things and not others, the media can shape the legislative agenda and what becomes legal or illegal in Texas.

(True/False)

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Question 35

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

Special bills are used to grant specific individuals or corporations exemptions from state law.

(True/False)

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Question 37

Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

(True/False)

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Question 38

The legislature can overturn a post-adjournment veto.

(True/False)

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Question 39

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

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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?

The Texas Legislature has many powers that are not related to legislation, including which of the following?

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

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

Why did 51 Democratic members of the Texas legislature go to Oklahoma in 2003?

Regular sessions of the Texas legislature last for 200 days.

Each member of the Texas Senate represents about ___ people, while each member of the Texas House represents about_ people.

The Speaker of the House and the lieutenant governor are viewed as among the most powerful actors in Texas government because

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

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

Special sessions of the legislature

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

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

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.

By focusing on some things and not others, the media can shape the legislative agenda and what becomes legal or illegal in Texas.

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

Special bills are used to grant specific individuals or corporations exemptions from state law.

Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

The legislature can overturn a post-adjournment veto.

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

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Exam 7: 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?

The Texas Legislature has many powers that are not related to legislation, including which of the following?

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

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

Why did 51 Democratic members of the Texas legislature go to Oklahoma in 2003?

Regular sessions of the Texas legislature last for 200 days.

Each member of the Texas Senate represents about ___________ people, while each member of the Texas House represents about_________ people.

The Speaker of the House and the lieutenant governor are viewed as among the most powerful actors in Texas government because

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

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

Special sessions of the legislature

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

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

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.

By focusing on some things and not others, the media can shape the legislative agenda and what becomes legal or illegal in Texas.

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

Special bills are used to grant specific individuals or corporations exemptions from state law.

Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

The legislature can overturn a post-adjournment veto.

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

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

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Each member of the Texas Senate represents about ___ people, while each member of the Texas House represents about_ people.