Question 1

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 2

The legislature has "directive and supervisory powers" that include the ability to

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A)  review each state agency every twelve years. 
B)  impeach government officials for improper behavior. 
C)  require members to hire a certain number of interns each year. 
D)  confirm judicial nominations. 
A)  review each state agency every twelve years. 
B)  impeach government officials for improper behavior. 
C)  require members to hire a certain number of interns each year. 
D)  confirm judicial nominations.

Question 3

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

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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 4

The Texas House of Representatives is responsible for both impeaching government officials and holding the trials after impeachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The power of recognition allows the Speaker of the House to

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A)  appoint people to serve on committees in return for loyalty to the Speaker. 
B)  honor Texans who have served their state and country with valor. 
C)  determine who will get to speak and how long a legislative debate will last. 
D)  set the legislative agenda, signaling which pieces of legislation he or she prefers and supports. 
A)  appoint people to serve on committees in return for loyalty to the Speaker. 
B)  honor Texans who have served their state and country with valor. 
C)  determine who will get to speak and how long a legislative debate will last. 
D)  set the legislative agenda, signaling which pieces of legislation he or she prefers and supports.

Question 6

Legislative districts in the Texas House and Senate are

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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 7

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

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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 8

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 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

a. Presiding officer of the House: Elect

Question 11

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 12

________ 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 13

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 14

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 15

If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law, it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  logrolling. 
B)  a special bill. 
C)  a private resolution. 
D)  a filibuster. 
A)  logrolling. 
B)  a special bill. 
C)  a private resolution. 
D)  a filibuster.

Question 16

The governor often uses the State of the State address to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  to call a special legislative session 
B)  to issue a signing statement 
C)  to describe his or her legislative priorities and agenda 
D)  to announce the committee chairs for the legislative committees 
A)  to call a special legislative session 
B)  to issue a signing statement 
C)  to describe his or her legislative priorities and agenda 
D)  to announce the committee chairs for the legislative committees

Question 17

How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Speaker is elected in a statewide election. 
B)  The Speaker is the most senior representative in the House. 
C)  The Speaker is the most senior representative from the majority party. 
D)  The Speaker is elected by members of the House. 
A)  The Speaker is elected in a statewide election. 
B)  The Speaker is the most senior representative in the House. 
C)  The Speaker is the most senior representative from the majority party. 
D)  The Speaker is elected by members of the House.

Question 18

After a bill is referred by a committee, the next step in the process is

Accepted Answer

A)  floor action. 
B)  action by the governor. 
C)  action by conference committee. 
D)  approval. 
A)  floor action. 
B)  action by the governor. 
C)  action by conference committee. 
D)  approval.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

Senators and House members take office in______________ of odd-numbered years.

Accepted Answer

A)  March 
B)  January 
C)  September 
D)  May 
A)  March 
B)  January 
C)  September 
D)  May

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

The legislature has "directive and supervisory powers" that include the ability to

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

The Texas House of Representatives is responsible for both impeaching government officials and holding the trials after impeachment.

The power of recognition allows the Speaker of the House to

Legislative districts in the Texas House and Senate are

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

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.

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

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

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

________ must begin in the House of Representatives.

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

For how long does the Texas legislature meet?

If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law, it is called

The governor often uses the State of the State address to do which of the following?

How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?

After a bill is referred by a committee, the next step in the process is

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

Senators and House members take office in______________ of odd-numbered years.

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

The legislature has "directive and supervisory powers" that include the ability to

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

The Texas House of Representatives is responsible for both impeaching government officials and holding the trials after impeachment.

The power of recognition allows the Speaker of the House to

Legislative districts in the Texas House and Senate are

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

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.

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

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

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

________ must begin in the House of Representatives.

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

For how long does the Texas legislature meet?

If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law, it is called

The governor often uses the State of the State address to do which of the following?

How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?

After a bill is referred by a committee, the next step in the process is

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

Senators and House members take office in______________ of odd-numbered years.

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