Question 1

Members of which occupation are especially likely to belong to the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Editor 
B)  Insurance agent 
C)  Professor 
D)  Attorney 
E)  Farmer 
A)  Editor 
B)  Insurance agent 
C)  Professor 
D)  Attorney 
E)  Farmer

Question 2

Which of the following groups dominates the membership of the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anglo Republican men 
B)  Latino Republican men 
C)  African American Democratic men 
D)  Anglo Democratic women 
E)  African American Republican women 
A)  Anglo Republican men 
B)  Latino Republican men 
C)  African American Democratic men 
D)  Anglo Democratic women 
E)  African American Republican women

Question 3

When a vacancy arises during a term in the Texas House or Senate,how is that vacancy filled?

Accepted Answer

A)  The chamber's presiding officer 
B)  The Legislative Redistricting Board 
C)  A special election called by the Texas Supreme Court 
D)  Governor's appointment 
E)  A special election called by the governor 
A)  The chamber's presiding officer 
B)  The Legislative Redistricting Board 
C)  A special election called by the Texas Supreme Court 
D)  Governor's appointment 
E)  A special election called by the governor

Question 4

Which of the following is a function of the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vetoing legislation 
B)  Proposing constitutional amendments 
C)  Appointing state judges 
D)  Voting in the electoral college 
E)  Electing U.S.senators 
A)  Vetoing legislation 
B)  Proposing constitutional amendments 
C)  Appointing state judges 
D)  Voting in the electoral college 
E)  Electing U.S.senators

Question 5

Describe the selection,duties,title,and tools of influence of the lieutenant governor in the legislative process and explain why this position possesses considerable legislative power.

Accepted Answer

The lieutenant governor is an important

Question 6

Explain who the most influential people are in the passage of a bill,and what powers they have in the process.Include a discussion of the leaders of both chambers,committees,the governor,and any influences from outside the government.

Accepted Answer

The most influential people in the passa

Question 7

How many legislators serve in the Texas House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  31 
B)  55 
C)  150 
D)  400 
E)  435 
A)  31 
B)  55 
C)  150 
D)  400 
E)  435

Question 8

Describe the constitutional checks held by the Texas legislature over the executive branch.How does the legislative branch exercise control over the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

The Texas legislature holds several cons

Question 9

Describe the formal qualifications of members of the Texas legislature,and explain why actual members of the legislature fail to represent a cross section of Texas society.What changes would you make to the formal qualifications required of members and why?

Accepted Answer

The formal qualifications for members of

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding the Texas legislature is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not recognize the party affiliation of its members. 
B)  It has no party organization-not even informal caucuses. 
C)  It is dominated by the Democratic Party,with no Republican influence. 
D)  It has Democratic and Republican caucuses that are increasingly important. 
E)  Only legislators with at least six years of experience may belong to a legislative caucus. 
A)  It does not recognize the party affiliation of its members. 
B)  It has no party organization-not even informal caucuses. 
C)  It is dominated by the Democratic Party,with no Republican influence. 
D)  It has Democratic and Republican caucuses that are increasingly important. 
E)  Only legislators with at least six years of experience may belong to a legislative caucus.

Question 11

How long do regular sessions of the Texas legislature meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  140 days,in odd-numbered years 
B)  150 days,every single year 
C)  140 days in even-numbered years 
D)  150 days,every four years 
E)  200 days,every single year 
A)  140 days,in odd-numbered years 
B)  150 days,every single year 
C)  140 days in even-numbered years 
D)  150 days,every four years 
E)  200 days,every single year

Question 12

Describe how representative the Texas legislature is of the Texas public in demographic terms.Does it matter whether different groups in society are represented in proportion to their numbers in the population? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The Texas legislature is not very repres

Question 13

Which issue would be of most concern to the Legislative Black Caucus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highway construction 
B)  Hate crime laws 
C)  The state's general sales tax 
D)  The issue of campaign financing 
E)  The influence of lobbyists 
A)  Highway construction 
B)  Hate crime laws 
C)  The state's general sales tax 
D)  The issue of campaign financing 
E)  The influence of lobbyists

Question 14

What is one way a governor can legitimately influence a legislator's vote on a particular bill?

Accepted Answer

A)  The governor can suspend a legislator's pay for up to 30 days for voting "incorrectly." 
B)  The governor can have a legislator removed from office for voting "incorrectly." 
C)  The governor can prohibit lobbyists from consulting with that legislator. 
D)  The governor can signal that he or she will veto the bill if passed. 
E)  The governor can remove the legislator from all committee assignments. 
A)  The governor can suspend a legislator's pay for up to 30 days for voting "incorrectly." 
B)  The governor can have a legislator removed from office for voting "incorrectly." 
C)  The governor can prohibit lobbyists from consulting with that legislator. 
D)  The governor can signal that he or she will veto the bill if passed. 
E)  The governor can remove the legislator from all committee assignments.

Question 15

What does the Texas Constitution have to say about those serving in the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cannot hold another government office. 
B)  They must hold at least one other government office. 
C)  They can be paid by another governmental entity. 
D)  They cannot earn money from private sector sources. 
E)  They must be former members of the U.S.armed forces. 
A)  They cannot hold another government office. 
B)  They must hold at least one other government office. 
C)  They can be paid by another governmental entity. 
D)  They cannot earn money from private sector sources. 
E)  They must be former members of the U.S.armed forces.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding members of the Texas Senate is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They usually serve terms of two years with no term limits. 
B)  They usually serve terms of two years with a limit of three terms. 
C)  They usually serve terms of four years with no term limits. 
D)  They usually serve terms of four years with a limit of three terms. 
E)  They usually serve terms of six years with no term limits. 
A)  They usually serve terms of two years with no term limits. 
B)  They usually serve terms of two years with a limit of three terms. 
C)  They usually serve terms of four years with no term limits. 
D)  They usually serve terms of four years with a limit of three terms. 
E)  They usually serve terms of six years with no term limits.

Question 17

Which Twitter account do Texas legislators follow most frequently?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Tribune 
B)  Austin American-Statesman 
C)  Texas Monthly 
D)  The Daily Floor Report 
E)  Quorum Report 
A)  Texas Tribune 
B)  Austin American-Statesman 
C)  Texas Monthly 
D)  The Daily Floor Report 
E)  Quorum Report

Question 18

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is unlikely to focus its research on which topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limited government 
B)  A national health care plan 
C)  Private property rights 
D)  Free enterprise 
E)  Personal responsibility 
A)  Limited government 
B)  A national health care plan 
C)  Private property rights 
D)  Free enterprise 
E)  Personal responsibility

Question 19

How many members does the Texas Senate have?

Accepted Answer

A)  435 
B)  150 
C)  100 
D)  67 
E)  31 
A)  435 
B)  150 
C)  100 
D)  67 
E)  31

Question 20

Identify the term of office for members of the Texas legislature and their compensation for serving and explain whether or not you think the compensation is fair.

Accepted Answer

Members of the Texas House of Representa

Members of which occupation are especially likely to belong to the Texas legislature?

Which of the following groups dominates the membership of the Texas legislature?

When a vacancy arises during a term in the Texas House or Senate,how is that vacancy filled?

Which of the following is a function of the Texas legislature?

Describe the selection,duties,title,and tools of influence of the lieutenant governor in the legislative process and explain why this position possesses considerable legislative power.

Explain who the most influential people are in the passage of a bill,and what powers they have in the process.Include a discussion of the leaders of both chambers,committees,the governor,and any influences from outside the government.

How many legislators serve in the Texas House of Representatives?

Describe the constitutional checks held by the Texas legislature over the executive branch.How does the legislative branch exercise control over the executive branch?

Describe the formal qualifications of members of the Texas legislature,and explain why actual members of the legislature fail to represent a cross section of Texas society.What changes would you make to the formal qualifications required of members and why?

Which of the following statements regarding the Texas legislature is true?

How long do regular sessions of the Texas legislature meet?

Describe how representative the Texas legislature is of the Texas public in demographic terms.Does it matter whether different groups in society are represented in proportion to their numbers in the population? Why or why not?

Which issue would be of most concern to the Legislative Black Caucus?

What is one way a governor can legitimately influence a legislator's vote on a particular bill?

What does the Texas Constitution have to say about those serving in the Texas legislature?

Which of the following statements regarding members of the Texas Senate is true?

Which Twitter account do Texas legislators follow most frequently?

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is unlikely to focus its research on which topic?

How many members does the Texas Senate have?

Identify the term of office for members of the Texas legislature and their compensation for serving and explain whether or not you think the compensation is fair.

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

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Exam 8: The Legislative Branch

Members of which occupation are especially likely to belong to the Texas legislature?

Which of the following groups dominates the membership of the Texas legislature?

When a vacancy arises during a term in the Texas House or Senate,how is that vacancy filled?

Which of the following is a function of the Texas legislature?

Describe the selection,duties,title,and tools of influence of the lieutenant governor in the legislative process and explain why this position possesses considerable legislative power.

Explain who the most influential people are in the passage of a bill,and what powers they have in the process.Include a discussion of the leaders of both chambers,committees,the governor,and any influences from outside the government.

How many legislators serve in the Texas House of Representatives?

Describe the constitutional checks held by the Texas legislature over the executive branch.How does the legislative branch exercise control over the executive branch?

Describe the formal qualifications of members of the Texas legislature,and explain why actual members of the legislature fail to represent a cross section of Texas society.What changes would you make to the formal qualifications required of members and why?

Which of the following statements regarding the Texas legislature is true?

How long do regular sessions of the Texas legislature meet?

Describe how representative the Texas legislature is of the Texas public in demographic terms.Does it matter whether different groups in society are represented in proportion to their numbers in the population? Why or why not?

Which issue would be of most concern to the Legislative Black Caucus?

What is one way a governor can legitimately influence a legislator's vote on a particular bill?

What does the Texas Constitution have to say about those serving in the Texas legislature?

Which of the following statements regarding members of the Texas Senate is true?

Which Twitter account do Texas legislators follow most frequently?

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is unlikely to focus its research on which topic?

How many members does the Texas Senate have?

Identify the term of office for members of the Texas legislature and their compensation for serving and explain whether or not you think the compensation is fair.

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

Filters