Question 1

Republican membership in the Texas legislature has

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A)  remained at about the same level since 1961. 
B)  tended to be elected from major cities. 
C)  constituted a majority in both chambers since 2003. 
D)  been mainly due to the support of Latino voters. 
A)  remained at about the same level since 1961. 
B)  tended to be elected from major cities. 
C)  constituted a majority in both chambers since 2003. 
D)  been mainly due to the support of Latino voters.

Question 2

Which of the following is not true regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature?

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A)  They may only meet for 30 days. 
B)  They have their agenda set by the governor. 
C)  They may only be called by the governor. 
D)  They are limited to three per year. 
A)  They may only meet for 30 days. 
B)  They have their agenda set by the governor. 
C)  They may only be called by the governor. 
D)  They are limited to three per year.

Question 3

The wiki site "The Texas Red Tape Challenge"resulted in

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A)  changes to almost 100 laws. 
B)  a report on the number of participants. 
C)  a new state agency to manage the site. 
D)  recommendations for new laws. 
A)  changes to almost 100 laws. 
B)  a report on the number of participants. 
C)  a new state agency to manage the site. 
D)  recommendations for new laws.

Question 4

The Texas House of Representatives consists of __________ members.

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

Question 5

Most of the governor's board and commission appointments to head state agencies must be submitted and approved by

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A)  at least two-thirds of the Senate. 
B)  the relevant Senate committee. 
C)  a majority of the House of Representatives. 
D)  at least a simple majority vote of the senators. 
A)  at least two-thirds of the Senate. 
B)  the relevant Senate committee. 
C)  a majority of the House of Representatives. 
D)  at least a simple majority vote of the senators.

Question 6

How often and for how long does the Texas legislature meet? What are the benefits and drawbacks of having a legislature that has short and infrequent sessions? Explain how often and for how long you think the legislature should be in session and why. If you think the current system is ideal, explain why you think it is better than other options.

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The Texas legislature meets in regular s

Question 7

Functions of the Texas legislature include all of the following, except

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A)  enacting legislation. 
B)  proposing constitutional amendments. 
C)  appointing state judges. 
D)  removing executive and judicial officials. 
A)  enacting legislation. 
B)  proposing constitutional amendments. 
C)  appointing state judges. 
D)  removing executive and judicial officials.

Question 8

If a governor or other elected executive official is suspected of criminal activity,

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A)  the Texas House may bring charges through impeachment, after which the Texas Senate would render judgment. 
B)  the Texas Senate may bring charges through impeachment, after which the Texas House would render judgment. 
C)  the Texas Rangers may bring charges through impeachment, after which the Texas Supreme Court would render judgment. 
D)  the Texas Ethics Commission may bring charges through impeachment, after which the Texas Senate would render judgment. 
A)  the Texas House may bring charges through impeachment, after which the Texas Senate would render judgment. 
B)  the Texas Senate may bring charges through impeachment, after which the Texas House would render judgment. 
C)  the Texas Rangers may bring charges through impeachment, after which the Texas Supreme Court would render judgment. 
D)  the Texas Ethics Commission may bring charges through impeachment, after which the Texas Senate would render judgment.

Question 9

Explain what gerrymandering is and how it occurs. Do you think steps should be taken to end the practice? Explain why or why not.

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Gerrymandering is the practice of manipu

Question 10

After a bill passes both houses of the Texas legislature, it then

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A)  must be reviewed by the courts before becoming law. 
B)  automatically dies if vetoed by the governor. 
C)  becomes law only with the governor's signature. 
D)  becomes law with or without a governor's signature. 
A)  must be reviewed by the courts before becoming law. 
B)  automatically dies if vetoed by the governor. 
C)  becomes law only with the governor's signature. 
D)  becomes law with or without a governor's signature.

Question 11

The lieutenant governor, Speaker of the House, and other members of the legislature authorize special research projects to help in the drafting of bills through the

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A)  Legislative Budget Board. 
B)  Senate Research Center. 
C)  House Research Organization. 
D)  Texas Legislative Council. 
A)  Legislative Budget Board. 
B)  Senate Research Center. 
C)  House Research Organization. 
D)  Texas Legislative Council.

Question 12

How long does the governor have following the adjournment of the legislature in which to act on bills?

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A)  Ten working days 
B)  Twenty calendar days 
C)  One month 
D)  Ninety days 
A)  Ten working days 
B)  Twenty calendar days 
C)  One month 
D)  Ninety days

Question 13

Describe the process a bill must go through to become a law in the Texas legislature. Include a discussion of both the formal procedures, and the strategies legislators may use to promote or block a bill.

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In the Texas legislature, the process fo

Question 14

Rules relating to the procedures for operation of the Texas Senate would be dealt with in a

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A)  simple resolution. 
B)  concurrent resolution. 
C)  joint resolution. 
D)  appropriations bill. 
A)  simple resolution. 
B)  concurrent resolution. 
C)  joint resolution. 
D)  appropriations bill.

Question 15

All Texas Senate seats are up for election every 10 years because

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A)  senators serve five-year terms. 
B)  senators are limited to two terms. 
C)  the number of senate seats may change. 
D)  Senate district lines are redrawn every 10 years. 
A)  senators serve five-year terms. 
B)  senators are limited to two terms. 
C)  the number of senate seats may change. 
D)  Senate district lines are redrawn every 10 years.

Republican membership in the Texas legislature has

Which of the following is not true regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature?

The wiki site "The Texas Red Tape Challenge"resulted in

The Texas House of Representatives consists of __________ members.

Most of the governor's board and commission appointments to head state agencies must be submitted and approved by

Functions of the Texas legislature include all of the following, except

If a governor or other elected executive official is suspected of criminal activity,

Explain what gerrymandering is and how it occurs. Do you think steps should be taken to end the practice? Explain why or why not.

After a bill passes both houses of the Texas legislature, it then

The lieutenant governor, Speaker of the House, and other members of the legislature authorize special research projects to help in the drafting of bills through the

How long does the governor have following the adjournment of the legislature in which to act on bills?

Describe the process a bill must go through to become a law in the Texas legislature. Include a discussion of both the formal procedures, and the strategies legislators may use to promote or block a bill.

Rules relating to the procedures for operation of the Texas Senate would be dealt with in a

All Texas Senate seats are up for election every 10 years because

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 8: The Legislative Branch

Republican membership in the Texas legislature has

Which of the following is not true regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature?

The wiki site "The Texas Red Tape Challenge"resulted in

The Texas House of Representatives consists of __________ members.

Most of the governor's board and commission appointments to head state agencies must be submitted and approved by

Functions of the Texas legislature include all of the following, except

If a governor or other elected executive official is suspected of criminal activity,

Explain what gerrymandering is and how it occurs. Do you think steps should be taken to end the practice? Explain why or why not.

After a bill passes both houses of the Texas legislature, it then

The lieutenant governor, Speaker of the House, and other members of the legislature authorize special research projects to help in the drafting of bills through the

How long does the governor have following the adjournment of the legislature in which to act on bills?

Describe the process a bill must go through to become a law in the Texas legislature. Include a discussion of both the formal procedures, and the strategies legislators may use to promote or block a bill.

Rules relating to the procedures for operation of the Texas Senate would be dealt with in a

All Texas Senate seats are up for election every 10 years because

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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