Exam 7: The Legislature

Describe the formal qualifications of members of the Texas legislature. Explain why actual members of the legislature fail to represent a representative cross-section of Texas society.

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Question 41

Describe the committee system in use in the Texas legislature. Why are the committees important to the legislative process? Explain why committee chairs are considered key players in the process.

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Question 42

The Texas Constitution does not have which of the following as a qualification for membership in the Texas legislature?

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Question 43

When Texas ratifies an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the legal form in which this is done is a

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Question 44

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

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Question 45

Which of the following is not a power accorded the lieutenant governor by the Texas Constitution or Senate rules?

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Question 46

The State Auditor of Texas is appointed by the

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Question 47

A bill submitted to the senate at the same time as in the house is referred to as a

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Question 48

The practice of rejecting gubernatorial appointments that are objectionable to the senator from the appointee's home district, is called

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Question 49

Lobbyists must register with, and make state-required lobbying reports to the

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Question 50

Educationally, most members of the Texas legislature have

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Question 51

To enact a law applying to the city of Temple, the Texas legislature would pass a

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Question 52

In the House and Senate, bills are most likely to be debated and perhaps amended

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Question 53

The essence of representative government is having

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Question 54

A representative seeking help in drafting a bill would probably turn to the

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Question 55

If the government of Texas was negotiating with the government of the United States on a land transfer between the state and federal government and the Texas legislature desired to express its view on the progress of the discussions, in which form would that expression take?

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Question 56

After a state legislator serves in office, he or she becomes eligible for a pension of .

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Question 57

At a minimum, redistricting must occur every

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Question 58

The first African American elected to the Texas Senate in modern times was

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Question 59

Which of the following is not correct regarding the lieutenant governor of Texas?

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Describe the formal qualifications of members of the Texas legislature. Explain why actual members of the legislature fail to represent a representative cross-section of Texas society.

Describe the committee system in use in the Texas legislature. Why are the committees important to the legislative process? Explain why committee chairs are considered key players in the process.

The Texas Constitution does not have which of the following as a qualification for membership in the Texas legislature?

When Texas ratifies an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the legal form in which this is done is a

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

Which of the following is not a power accorded the lieutenant governor by the Texas Constitution or Senate rules?

The State Auditor of Texas is appointed by the

A bill submitted to the senate at the same time as in the house is referred to as a

The practice of rejecting gubernatorial appointments that are objectionable to the senator from the appointee's home district, is called

Lobbyists must register with, and make state-required lobbying reports to the

Educationally, most members of the Texas legislature have

To enact a law applying to the city of Temple, the Texas legislature would pass a

In the House and Senate, bills are most likely to be debated and perhaps amended

The essence of representative government is having

A representative seeking help in drafting a bill would probably turn to the

If the government of Texas was negotiating with the government of the United States on a land transfer between the state and federal government and the Texas legislature desired to express its view on the progress of the discussions, in which form would that expression take?

After a state legislator serves in office, he or she becomes eligible for a pension of .

At a minimum, redistricting must occur every

The first African American elected to the Texas Senate in modern times was

Which of the following is not correct regarding the lieutenant governor of Texas?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

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Exam 7: The Legislature

Describe the formal qualifications of members of the Texas legislature. Explain why actual members of the legislature fail to represent a representative cross-section of Texas society.

Describe the committee system in use in the Texas legislature. Why are the committees important to the legislative process? Explain why committee chairs are considered key players in the process.

The Texas Constitution does not have which of the following as a qualification for membership in the Texas legislature?

When Texas ratifies an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the legal form in which this is done is a

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

Which of the following is not a power accorded the lieutenant governor by the Texas Constitution or Senate rules?

The State Auditor of Texas is appointed by the

A bill submitted to the senate at the same time as in the house is referred to as a

The practice of rejecting gubernatorial appointments that are objectionable to the senator from the appointee's home district, is called

Lobbyists must register with, and make state-required lobbying reports to the

Educationally, most members of the Texas legislature have

To enact a law applying to the city of Temple, the Texas legislature would pass a

In the House and Senate, bills are most likely to be debated and perhaps amended

The essence of representative government is having

A representative seeking help in drafting a bill would probably turn to the

If the government of Texas was negotiating with the government of the United States on a land transfer between the state and federal government and the Texas legislature desired to express its view on the progress of the discussions, in which form would that expression take?

After a state legislator serves__________ in office, he or she becomes eligible for a pension of __________.

At a minimum, redistricting must occur every

The first African American elected to the Texas Senate in modern times was

Which of the following is not correct regarding the lieutenant governor of Texas?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Executive

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters

After a state legislator serves in office, he or she becomes eligible for a pension of .