Question 1

Which of the following statements about simple resolutions is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   They do not require the signature of the governor.
B)   They can only concern the internal rules of the Texas legislature.
C)   They are limited to matters of concern for no more than two House districts.
D)   They can only be initiated by the governor.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is the importance of the Supreme Court case Reynolds v. Sims and Baker v. Carr?

Accepted Answer

A)   It declared the Voting Rights Act of 1965 constitutional.
B)   It declared poll taxes unconstitutional.
C)   It declared the constitutional principle of "one person, one vote."
D)   It declared that preclearance was an unconstitutional abridgement of state power.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Describe how a bill becomes a state law. Consider the following questions: Who writes bills? What are the rules for debate on the floor? What are some of the powers of the governor throughout this process?

Accepted Answer

a. Who writes a bill: Anyone can write a...

Question 7

Since the lieutenant governor is elected in a statewide election, he or she represents the interests of the whole state rather than a smaller geographic constituency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Which of the following statements about partisanship in the Texas legislature is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Partisan rivalries have been high throughout the history of the Texas legislature.
B)   Historically, partisanship has been rather low, but in recent years the legislature has moved into a more partisan era.
C)   The legislature was divided by partisan bickering before the 1980s, but the conflict has decreased steadily since then.
D)   The Texas Constitution was amended in 1986 to forbid partisanship from interfering with the legislative process.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which is the most important bill that applies to all people and property throughout the state?

Accepted Answer

A)   general bill
B)   local bill
C)   simple resolution
D)   special billE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Rules of the legislature require that the bill be read

Accepted Answer

A)   on two separate occasions.
B)   on three separate occasions.
C)   by the bill writer, the legislative member, and the lieutenant governor or Speaker of the House.
D)   by the bill writer, the legislative member, and the committee chairman.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Texas senators serve ________-year terms and House members serve ________-year terms.

Accepted Answer

A)   two; four
B)   four; six
C)   four; two
D)   six; fourE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In addition to the legislators and the governor, there are others involved in the lawmaking process during both regular and special sessions. Which one official has direct involvement in the legislative process, while other players are involved indirectly?

Accepted Answer

A)   the comptroller of public accounts
B)   the media
C)   the court
D)   the lobbyistE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Describe the structure and organization of the Texas legislature. Consider the following questions: What are some of the effects of bicameralism? What are committees, and what are their roles? When is the Texas legislature in regular session?

Accepted Answer

a. Bicameralism: Two chambers, state Hou...

Question 15

Members of the Texas House have a larger constituency than members of the Texas Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Texas Constitution forbids the legislature to borrow money to conduct the daily operations of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

The governor of Texas has the authority to exercise a line-item veto.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In even-numbered years, Texas representatives receive a salary of only ________ per year, not including a per diem.

Accepted Answer

A)   nothing
B)   $28,200
C)   $7,200
D)   $12,000E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Who has responsibility for redistricting the Texas delegation to the U.S. Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Texas legislature
B)   the governor
C)   the governor, along with the Texas Senate
D)   the U.S. CongressE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following rules applies to the filibuster in the Texas Senate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The filibuster can only be used during a special session.
B)   The senator speaking can expand the topic of debate to related subjects.
C)   The senator who has control of the floor must always speak in an audible voice, so that he or she can be heard and understood.
D)   The senator who is speaking can take one five-minute break and leave the chamber every eight hours while he or she is talking.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 7: The Legislature

Which of the following statements about simple resolutions is correct?

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

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

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What is the importance of the Supreme Court case Reynolds v. Sims and Baker v. Carr?

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Describe how a bill becomes a state law. Consider the following questions: Who writes bills? What are the rules for debate on the floor? What are some of the powers of the governor throughout this process?

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Since the lieutenant governor is elected in a statewide election, he or she represents the interests of the whole state rather than a smaller geographic constituency.

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Which of the following statements about partisanship in the Texas legislature is correct?

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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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Which is the most important bill that applies to all people and property throughout the state?

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Rules of the legislature require that the bill be read

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Texas senators serve ________-year terms and House members serve ________-year terms.

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In addition to the legislators and the governor, there are others involved in the lawmaking process during both regular and special sessions. Which one official has direct involvement in the legislative process, while other players are involved indirectly?

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Describe the structure and organization of the Texas legislature. Consider the following questions: What are some of the effects of bicameralism? What are committees, and what are their roles? When is the Texas legislature in regular session?

Correct Answerverifieda. Bicameralism: Two chambers, state Hou...View AnswerShow Answer

Members of the Texas House have a larger constituency than members of the Texas Senate.

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The Texas Constitution forbids the legislature to borrow money to conduct the daily operations of government.

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The governor of Texas has the authority to exercise a line-item veto.

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In even-numbered years, Texas representatives receive a salary of only ________ per year, not including a per diem.

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Who has responsibility for redistricting the Texas delegation to the U.S. Congress?

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Which of the following rules applies to the filibuster in the Texas Senate?

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