Question 1

Occasionally, representatives engage in lengthy debates on bills that they do not oppose. This delaying action is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a filibuster. 
B)  cloture. 
C)  chubbing. 
D)  politics as usual. 
A)  a filibuster. 
B)  cloture. 
C)  chubbing. 
D)  politics as usual.

Question 2

All Texas senate seats are up for election every ten years because

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A)  senators serve 5 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 5 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.

Question 3

Which of the following is not correct regarding the position of speaker of the Texas House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  He or she is selected by direct popular vote in a general election. 
B)  He or she may appoint all committee chairs. 
C)  He or she refers all bills to standing committees. 
D)  He or she is vice-chair of the Legislative Budget Board. 
A)  He or she is selected by direct popular vote in a general election. 
B)  He or she may appoint all committee chairs. 
C)  He or she refers all bills to standing committees. 
D)  He or she is vice-chair of the Legislative Budget Board.

Question 4

The number of senators in the Texas legislature is

Accepted Answer

A)  31. 
B)  40. 
C)  150. 
D) 400. 
A)  31. 
B)  40. 
C)  150. 
D) 400.

Question 5

Identify the term of office for members of the Texas legislature and their compensation for serving. Express your opinion as to whether or not the compensation reflects the amount of service provided, given the short legislative sessions.

Accepted Answer

Members of the Texas legislature serve a

Question 6

After the 2010 census, Texas congressional districts were redrawn in 2011 by

Accepted Answer

A)  the legislature in a special session. 
B)  the Legislative Redistricting Board. 
C)  a panel of federal judges. 
D)  the Commissioner of the General Land Office. 
A)  the legislature in a special session. 
B)  the Legislative Redistricting Board. 
C)  a panel of federal judges. 
D)  the Commissioner of the General Land Office.

Question 7

The primary mission of the State Auditor's Office is to

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A)  determine if there are sufficient funds to pay legislative appropriations. 
B)  determine if state funds have been spent by the state agencies in accordance with law. 
C)  determine how state revenues are to be invested. 
D)  authorize the payment from the Treasury to all persons with claims against the state. 
A)  determine if there are sufficient funds to pay legislative appropriations. 
B)  determine if state funds have been spent by the state agencies in accordance with law. 
C)  determine how state revenues are to be invested. 
D)  authorize the payment from the Treasury to all persons with claims against the state.

Question 8

What are the constitutional provisions regarding regular and special sessions of the Texas legislature  From the perspective of a citizen, do you feel these provisions meet the needs of today's society?

Accepted Answer

The Texas Constitution provides for regu

Question 9

In Texas, the first legislative and congressional elections in districts determined by the 2010 census were conducted in

Accepted Answer

A)  September of 2012. 
B)  November of 2012. 
C)  November of 2011 
D)  January of 2012. 
A)  September of 2012. 
B)  November of 2012. 
C)  November of 2011 
D)  January of 2012.

Question 10

House-Senate conference committees normally meet during

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A)  the last 80 days of a regular session. 
B)  called special legislative sessions only. 
C)  the first 30 days of the regular session. 
D)  the second 30 days of the regular session. 
A)  the last 80 days of a regular session. 
B)  called special legislative sessions only. 
C)  the first 30 days of the regular session. 
D)  the second 30 days of the regular session.

Question 11

The principal agent in making public policy in Texas is the

Accepted Answer

A)  governor of Texas. 
B)  state bureaucracy. 
C)  state legislature. 
D)  state judiciary. 
A)  governor of Texas. 
B)  state bureaucracy. 
C)  state legislature. 
D)  state judiciary.

Question 12

Discuss the process of passing a bill into law. Include both committee and floor actions of both houses of the legislature as well as the actions of the governor.

Accepted Answer

The process of passing a bill into law c

Question 13

Compare the structure, membership, and sessions of the Texas legislature with those of other large states, or those of states bordering Texas. What similarities or differences stand out as significant?

Accepted Answer

The structure, membership, and sessions

Question 14

The federal court case that applied the doctrine of "one-man, one-vote" to Texas was

Accepted Answer

A)  Reynolds v. Sims (1964). 
B)  Lells v. Kavenaugh (1991). 
C)  Kilgarlin v. Martin (1965). 
D)  Ruiz v. Estelle (1980). 
A)  Reynolds v. Sims (1964). 
B)  Lells v. Kavenaugh (1991). 
C)  Kilgarlin v. Martin (1965). 
D)  Ruiz v. Estelle (1980).

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

Which of the following is a false statement regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

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 17

Republican membership in the Texas Legislature has

Accepted Answer

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 18

The liberal response to the Conservative Caucus is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Legislative Black Caucus. 
B)  House and Senate Democratic caucuses. 
C)  Legislative Study Group. 
D)  Senate Hispanic Caucus. 
A)  Legislative Black Caucus. 
B)  House and Senate Democratic caucuses. 
C)  Legislative Study Group. 
D)  Senate Hispanic Caucus.

Question 19

Under the Texas Constitution, those serving in the Texas legislature

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot hold another government office. 
B)  are able to hold more than one government office. 
C)  can be paid by another governmental entity. 
D)  cannot earn money from private sector sources. 
A)  cannot hold another government office. 
B)  are able to hold more than one government office. 
C)  can be paid by another governmental entity. 
D)  cannot earn money from private sector sources.

Question 20

In Texas, the second thirty days of the legislative session are mainly reserved for

Accepted Answer

A)  any non-legislative duties. 
B)  introduction of new legislation. 
C)  action on concurrent resolutions. 
D)  standing committee action on bills. 
A)  any non-legislative duties. 
B)  introduction of new legislation. 
C)  action on concurrent resolutions. 
D)  standing committee action on bills.

Occasionally, representatives engage in lengthy debates on bills that they do not oppose. This delaying action is called

All Texas senate seats are up for election every ten years because

Which of the following is not correct regarding the position of speaker of the Texas House of Representatives?

The number of senators in the Texas legislature is

Identify the term of office for members of the Texas legislature and their compensation for serving. Express your opinion as to whether or not the compensation reflects the amount of service provided, given the short legislative sessions.

After the 2010 census, Texas congressional districts were redrawn in 2011 by

The primary mission of the State Auditor's Office is to

What are the constitutional provisions regarding regular and special sessions of the Texas legislature From the perspective of a citizen, do you feel these provisions meet the needs of today's society?

In Texas, the first legislative and congressional elections in districts determined by the 2010 census were conducted in

House-Senate conference committees normally meet during

The principal agent in making public policy in Texas is the

Discuss the process of passing a bill into law. Include both committee and floor actions of both houses of the legislature as well as the actions of the governor.

Compare the structure, membership, and sessions of the Texas legislature with those of other large states, or those of states bordering Texas. What similarities or differences stand out as significant?

The federal court case that applied the doctrine of "one-man, one-vote" to Texas was

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

Which of the following is a false statement regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature?

Republican membership in the Texas Legislature has

The liberal response to the Conservative Caucus is the

Under the Texas Constitution, those serving in the Texas legislature

In Texas, the second thirty days of the legislative session are mainly reserved for

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

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Occasionally, representatives engage in lengthy debates on bills that they do not oppose. This delaying action is called

All Texas senate seats are up for election every ten years because

Which of the following is not correct regarding the position of speaker of the Texas House of Representatives?

The number of senators in the Texas legislature is

Identify the term of office for members of the Texas legislature and their compensation for serving. Express your opinion as to whether or not the compensation reflects the amount of service provided, given the short legislative sessions.

After the 2010 census, Texas congressional districts were redrawn in 2011 by

The primary mission of the State Auditor's Office is to

What are the constitutional provisions regarding regular and special sessions of the Texas legislature From the perspective of a citizen, do you feel these provisions meet the needs of today's society?

In Texas, the first legislative and congressional elections in districts determined by the 2010 census were conducted in

House-Senate conference committees normally meet during

The principal agent in making public policy in Texas is the

Discuss the process of passing a bill into law. Include both committee and floor actions of both houses of the legislature as well as the actions of the governor.

Compare the structure, membership, and sessions of the Texas legislature with those of other large states, or those of states bordering Texas. What similarities or differences stand out as significant?

The federal court case that applied the doctrine of "one-man, one-vote" to Texas was

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

Which of the following is a false statement regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature?

Republican membership in the Texas Legislature has

The liberal response to the Conservative Caucus is the

Under the Texas Constitution, those serving in the Texas legislature

In Texas, the second thirty days of the legislative session are mainly reserved for

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