Question 1

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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Question 2

Conference committees are designed to make Texas House and Senate bills identical to each other.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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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)   legislative activity.

Question 4

Legislative districts in the Texas House and Senate are

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A)   based on proportional representation.
B)   single-member districts.
C)   multiple-member districts.
D)   redistricted every four years.
E)   redistricted every six years.

Question 5

In Texas, who can write a bill?

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A)   only a member of the legislature
B)   the legislature or someone officially authorized by the legislature
C)   any government official
D)   anyone at all
E)   only the legislature and/or governor

Question 6

If the Texas legislature fails to redistrict, the task of redistricting then falls to the federal district courts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a legislative power of the Texas governor?

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A)   calling special sessions
B)   signing or vetoing bills
C)   setting an agenda in the State of the State address
D)   removing, for suitable cause, the Speaker or lieutenant governor
E)   visiting with legislators to obtain their votes on a bill

Question 8

Which of the following statements about special sessions of the Texas legislature is true?

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A)   Special sessions are a rare occurrence, called on average once a decade.
B)   Special sessions were common in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries but have been rare during the past 50 years.
C)   Special sessions are common, held an average of once a year since 1876.
D)   Special sessions occur often, on average four times a year.
E)   Special sessions can be called only once a year.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Like the U.S. president, the governor of Texas can kill a bill by refusing to sign it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the different responsibilities and powers of the Texas legislature? What powers does the Texas Constitution grant? What are some of the informal powers individual representatives may wield?

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Question 13

Unlike the U.S. Senate, the Texas Senate does not permit filibusters.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

There are certain rules that apply to the filibuster in the Texas Senate that are quite different from those in the U.S. Senate. Which of the following is NOT one of those rules?

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A)   There is no eating or drinking during a filibuster.
B)   Senators must stand at their desks and may not lean, sit, or use their desks or chairs in any way.
C)   Remarks must be confined to the issue under consideration.
D)   One must speak in an audible voice.
E)   There is one seven-minute bathroom break.

Question 15

What is the main difference between a bill and a resolution?

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A)   A resolution is just another name for a bill.
B)   A resolution deals only with issues affecting local government, while a bill deals with the entire state.
C)   All bills require the signature of the governor, but no resolution does.
D)   Unlike a bill, a resolution, if passed, lacks the force of a public law.
E)   A resolution must be passed unanimously; a bill needs only a majority.

Question 16

Does the increase in partisanship put the minority party at a bigger disadvantage when it comes to influencing legislation? Do the Texas legislature's presiding officers have too much power?

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Question 17

What unconventional action did the Texas legislature take in 2003?

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A)   It redistricted a second time in a single decade.
B)   It extended its regular session by two months.
C)   It operated without electing a House Speaker.
D)   It did not overturn a single gubernatorial veto.
E)   It did not pass a single bill.

Question 18

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?

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Question 19

In Texas, what kinds of issues provoke intense partisan battles?

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A)   social
B)   economic
C)   education
D)   government regulation
E)   environmental

Question 20

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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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: The Texas Legislature

Like the U.S. president, the governor of Texas can kill a bill by refusing to sign it.

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Unlike the U.S. Senate, the Texas Senate does not permit filibusters.

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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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Does the increase in partisanship put the minority party at a bigger disadvantage when it comes to influencing legislation? Do the Texas legislature's presiding officers have too much power?

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Conference committees are designed to make Texas House and Senate bills identical to each other.

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

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Which of the following is NOT a legislative power of the Texas governor?

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There are certain rules that apply to the filibuster in the Texas Senate that are quite different from those in the U.S. Senate. Which of the following is NOT one of those rules?

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What unconventional action did the Texas legislature take in 2003?

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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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If the Texas legislature fails to redistrict, the task of redistricting then falls to the federal district courts.

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Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

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In Texas, who can write a bill?

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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?

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

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Which of the following statements about special sessions of the Texas legislature is true?

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In Texas, what kinds of issues provoke intense partisan battles?

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What is the main difference between a bill and a resolution?

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Legislative districts in the Texas House and Senate are

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What are the different responsibilities and powers of the Texas legislature? What powers does the Texas Constitution grant? What are some of the informal powers individual representatives may wield?

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