Question 1

To what extent has partisanship played an increased role in Texas politics in recent years? What explains this increased partisanship?

Accepted Answer

In recent years, partisanship has played

Question 2

What are the two key leadership positions in the Texas legislature,and what are the key powers of each position?

Accepted Answer

The two key leadership positions in the

Question 3

To be eligible to run for the Texas House you must

Accepted Answer

A)  be a registered voter. 
B)  be at least 26 years of age. 
C)  have resided in the district for two years. 
D)  have resided in the state for three years. 
A)  be a registered voter. 
B)  be at least 26 years of age. 
C)  have resided in the district for two years. 
D)  have resided in the state for three years.

Question 4

What are the informal rules of the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

The informal rules of the Texas Legislat

Question 5

How well are Texas legislators compensated? What are the potential problems around this level of compensation?

Accepted Answer

Texas legislators are compensated at a r

Question 6

The House Insurance Committee is hearing testimony from the Texas Department of Insurance about the effectiveness of recent procedural changes within the department.Which legislative function is this committee demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  lawmaking 
B)  budget and taxation 
C)  oversight 
D)  management 
A)  lawmaking 
B)  budget and taxation 
C)  oversight 
D)  management

Question 7

To be eligible to run for the Texas Senate you must

Accepted Answer

A)  meet a minimum income qualification. 
B)  be at least 26 years of age. 
C)  have resided in the district for at least two years. 
D)  have resided in the state for at least three years. 
A)  meet a minimum income qualification. 
B)  be at least 26 years of age. 
C)  have resided in the district for at least two years. 
D)  have resided in the state for at least three years.

Question 8

The drawing of legislative districts to favor one political party over another is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  redistricting. 
B)  reallocation of seats. 
C)  political gerrymandering. 
D)  reapportionment. 
A)  redistricting. 
B)  reallocation of seats. 
C)  political gerrymandering. 
D)  reapportionment.

Question 9

Discuss why equity of representation is a recurring concern in Texas.What actions have been taken to address these concerns?

Accepted Answer

Equity of representation is a recurring

Question 10

What is the annual limit on special legislative sessions in the state of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  9 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  9 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 11

What are the two different calendars for minor bills in the Texas State House?

Accepted Answer

A)  local and consent 
B)  consent and priority 
C)  priority and routine 
D)  routine and extraordinary 
A)  local and consent 
B)  consent and priority 
C)  priority and routine 
D)  routine and extraordinary

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT among the powers of the speaker of the house in the Texas House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  committee chair appointment 
B)  bill referral to committees 
C)  appoints members to calendar committee 
D)  appoints all members of standing committees 
A)  committee chair appointment 
B)  bill referral to committees 
C)  appoints members to calendar committee 
D)  appoints all members of standing committees

Question 13

What are the formal qualifications for a Texas House member? What are the formal qualifications for a Texas Senate member? What are the typical characteristics of people elected to the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

The formal qualifications for a Texas Ho

Question 14

Assume both the Texas House and Senate have passed omnibus transportation bills.The bills are almost identical,with slight differences.How will these differences be reconciled prior to the bill being sent to the governor for consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  by a special committee that is chaired by the speaker and vice-chaired by the lieutenant governor 
B)  in conference committee 
C)  the governor's staff will reconcile any differences 
D)  in the standing committees that have jurisdiction 
A)  by a special committee that is chaired by the speaker and vice-chaired by the lieutenant governor 
B)  in conference committee 
C)  the governor's staff will reconcile any differences 
D)  in the standing committees that have jurisdiction

Question 15

Why was the Legislative Redistricting Board's multimember plan invalidated by a federal court in 1971?

Accepted Answer

A)  the "Matthew syndrome" 
B)  dilution of the impact of rural voters 
C)  findings in Lawrence v. Texas 
D)  possible unfairness to minority voters 
A)  the "Matthew syndrome" 
B)  dilution of the impact of rural voters 
C)  findings in Lawrence v. Texas 
D)  possible unfairness to minority voters

Question 16

The House and Senate can override a governor's veto with a _________ vote.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority 
B)  three-fifths 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  four-fifths 
A)  majority 
B)  three-fifths 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  four-fifths

Question 17

Examine the advantages and disadvantages of single-member and multimember districts for majority and minority voters.

Accepted Answer

Single-member districts and multimember

Question 18

What is the first formal act of the Texas House at the beginning of a legislative session?

Accepted Answer

A)  calling in the governor to give a speech 
B)  ratifying the results of the most recent election 
C)  designating a sergeant at arms 
D)  electing a speaker of the house 
A)  calling in the governor to give a speech 
B)  ratifying the results of the most recent election 
C)  designating a sergeant at arms 
D)  electing a speaker of the house

Question 19

Fundamentally,the Supreme Court decisions in Baker v.Carr and Reynolds v.Sims were based on the principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  equal rights for minorities. 
B)  "he who has the gold makes the rules." 
C)  states' rights. 
D)  one person, one vote. 
A)  equal rights for minorities. 
B)  "he who has the gold makes the rules." 
C)  states' rights. 
D)  one person, one vote.

Question 20

Discuss why in the Texas legislature most legislation is passed in the final two weeks of the session.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why most legis

To what extent has partisanship played an increased role in Texas politics in recent years? What explains this increased partisanship?

What are the two key leadership positions in the Texas legislature,and what are the key powers of each position?

To be eligible to run for the Texas House you must

What are the informal rules of the Texas legislature?

How well are Texas legislators compensated? What are the potential problems around this level of compensation?

The House Insurance Committee is hearing testimony from the Texas Department of Insurance about the effectiveness of recent procedural changes within the department.Which legislative function is this committee demonstrating?

To be eligible to run for the Texas Senate you must

The drawing of legislative districts to favor one political party over another is termed

Discuss why equity of representation is a recurring concern in Texas.What actions have been taken to address these concerns?

What is the annual limit on special legislative sessions in the state of Texas?

What are the two different calendars for minor bills in the Texas State House?

Which of the following is NOT among the powers of the speaker of the house in the Texas House of Representatives?

What are the formal qualifications for a Texas House member? What are the formal qualifications for a Texas Senate member? What are the typical characteristics of people elected to the Texas legislature?

Assume both the Texas House and Senate have passed omnibus transportation bills.The bills are almost identical,with slight differences.How will these differences be reconciled prior to the bill being sent to the governor for consideration?

Why was the Legislative Redistricting Board's multimember plan invalidated by a federal court in 1971?

The House and Senate can override a governor's veto with a _________ vote.

Examine the advantages and disadvantages of single-member and multimember districts for majority and minority voters.

What is the first formal act of the Texas House at the beginning of a legislative session?

Fundamentally,the Supreme Court decisions in Baker v.Carr and Reynolds v.Sims were based on the principle of

Discuss why in the Texas legislature most legislation is passed in the final two weeks of the session.

Introduction to Texas History and Politics

The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System

The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas

The Court System in Texas

Local Governments in Texas

Voting and Political Participation in Texas

Elections and Campaigns in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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Exam 3: The Texas Legislature

To what extent has partisanship played an increased role in Texas politics in recent years? What explains this increased partisanship?

What are the two key leadership positions in the Texas legislature,and what are the key powers of each position?

To be eligible to run for the Texas House you must

What are the informal rules of the Texas legislature?

How well are Texas legislators compensated? What are the potential problems around this level of compensation?

The House Insurance Committee is hearing testimony from the Texas Department of Insurance about the effectiveness of recent procedural changes within the department.Which legislative function is this committee demonstrating?

To be eligible to run for the Texas Senate you must

The drawing of legislative districts to favor one political party over another is termed

Discuss why equity of representation is a recurring concern in Texas.What actions have been taken to address these concerns?

What is the annual limit on special legislative sessions in the state of Texas?

What are the two different calendars for minor bills in the Texas State House?

Which of the following is NOT among the powers of the speaker of the house in the Texas House of Representatives?

What are the formal qualifications for a Texas House member? What are the formal qualifications for a Texas Senate member? What are the typical characteristics of people elected to the Texas legislature?

Assume both the Texas House and Senate have passed omnibus transportation bills.The bills are almost identical,with slight differences.How will these differences be reconciled prior to the bill being sent to the governor for consideration?

Why was the Legislative Redistricting Board's multimember plan invalidated by a federal court in 1971?

The House and Senate can override a governor's veto with a _________ vote.

Examine the advantages and disadvantages of single-member and multimember districts for majority and minority voters.

What is the first formal act of the Texas House at the beginning of a legislative session?

Fundamentally,the Supreme Court decisions in Baker v.Carr and Reynolds v.Sims were based on the principle of

Discuss why in the Texas legislature most legislation is passed in the final two weeks of the session.

Introduction to Texas History and Politics

The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System

The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas

The Court System in Texas

Local Governments in Texas

Voting and Political Participation in Texas

Elections and Campaigns in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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