Question 1

In Texas,why is a governor's post-adjournment veto so powerful?

Accepted Answer

A)   It cannot be overturned by the legislature.
B)   It can be overturned only by a two-thirds majority of both houses.
C)   It allows the governor to veto parts of a bill but not all of it.
D)   It allows the governor to get maximum media coverage.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 2

In 2004 and 2005,three special sessions were called in the Texas legislature to deal with

Accepted Answer

A)   tax codes.
B)   deregulation of the pharmaceutical industry.
C)   school finance.
D)   criminal law reform.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

________ is a kind of talking that is used to stall legislation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Veto
B)   Chubbing
C)   Pigeonholing
D)   ReferralE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The Texas legislature meets in regular session once every two years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

For a bill to be passed into law by the Texas legislature,only one house must pass the bill by
50 plus one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Like the state of Nebraska,Texas has a bicameral legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the Texas legislature,when a committee chair "pigeonholes" a bill,what happens?

Accepted Answer

A)   The bill is set aside before it is ever discussed in committee.
B)   The bill is referred to a special session.
C)   The chair vetoes a bill after it has already received an affirmative committee vote.
D)   The chair refers a bill to only one subcommittee rather than two or more.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 8

Unlike other states,Texas allows ________ to introduce a bill in the Texas legislature.

Accepted Answer

A)   anyone
B)   only a member of the legislature
C)   any governmental official
D)   only the lieutenant governor and Speaker of the HouseE) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 9

The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature is set by the

Accepted Answer

A)   lieutenant governor and the Texas Speaker of the House.
B)   governor.
C)   Texas Supreme Court.
D)   chair of the joint committee on special sessions.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law,it is called

Accepted Answer

A)   logrolling.
B)   a special bill.
C)   a private resolution.
D)   a filibuster.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Anyone can write a bill,but only members of the legislature can introduce a bill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Texas,both the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House are elected in statewide elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What types of resolutions are acted on without debate and without requiring members to read the resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)   concurrent resolutions
B)   joint resolutions
C)   resolutions of honor or recognition
D)   simple resolutionE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Media can determine issues of importance by the selection of stories they cover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Special sessions last ________,but there is no limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.

Accepted Answer

A)   30 days
B)   60 days
C)   90 days
D)   120 daysE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Constituency services provided by Texas representatives may include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   giving a speech to a local civic group.
B)   providing legal services in court.
C)   attempting to influence decisions of government agencies.
D)   writing a letter of recommendation for a constituent.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Speaker is elected in a statewide election.
B)   The Speaker is the most senior representative in the House.
C)   The Speaker is the most senior representative from the majority party.
D)   The Speaker is elected by members of the House.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new community college would be classified as a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The Texas House of Representatives is responsible for both impeaching government officials and holding the trials after impeachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As in the U.S.Congress,the purpose of a conference committee in the Texas legislature is to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a committee in which members of both houses meet informally with the governor's representatives to set the agenda for an upcoming session.
B)   It is a committee designed to make differing House and Senate versions of the same bill identical.
C)   It is the committee that establishes the rules for floor debate in the House.
D)   It is another name for a standing committee.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 7: The Legislature

In Texas,why is a governor's post-adjournment veto so powerful?

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In 2004 and 2005,three special sessions were called in the Texas legislature to deal with

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________ is a kind of talking that is used to stall legislation.

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The Texas legislature meets in regular session once every two years.

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For a bill to be passed into law by the Texas legislature,only one house must pass the bill by 50 plus one.

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Like the state of Nebraska,Texas has a bicameral legislature.

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In the Texas legislature,when a committee chair "pigeonholes" a bill,what happens?

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Unlike other states,Texas allows ________ to introduce a bill in the Texas legislature.

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The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature is set by the

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If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law,it is called

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Anyone can write a bill,but only members of the legislature can introduce a bill.

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In Texas,both the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House are elected in statewide elections.

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What types of resolutions are acted on without debate and without requiring members to read the resolution?

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Media can determine issues of importance by the selection of stories they cover.

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Special sessions last ________,but there is no limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.

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Constituency services provided by Texas representatives may include all of the following EXCEPT

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How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?

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A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new community college would be classified as a

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The Texas House of Representatives is responsible for both impeaching government officials and holding the trials after impeachment.

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As in the U.S.Congress,the purpose of a conference committee in the Texas legislature is to do what?

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