Question 1

Which of the following statements best characterizes the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are more women than their percentage in the population. 
B)  Women comprise only 2 percent of the membership of the two houses combined. 
C)  Anglo males are a majority of the membership in both houses of the legislature. 
D)  No Hispanics or African Americans have been elected as Republicans through 2003. 
A)  There are more women than their percentage in the population. 
B)  Women comprise only 2 percent of the membership of the two houses combined. 
C)  Anglo males are a majority of the membership in both houses of the legislature. 
D)  No Hispanics or African Americans have been elected as Republicans through 2003.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The lieutenant governor is an elected of

Question 3

A bill making exception to general law for a named individual is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent resolution. 
B)  special bill. 
C)  general bill. 
D)  local bill. 
A)  concurrent resolution. 
B)  special bill. 
C)  general bill. 
D)  local bill.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following statements best characterizes the Texas legislature?

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

A bill making exception to general law for a named individual is known as a

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

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

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Exam 7: The Legislature

Which of the following statements best characterizes the Texas legislature?

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

A bill making exception to general law for a named individual is known as a

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

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