Question 1

The Texas Constitution permits the election to the Texas legislature of persons who are not U.S. citizens but who have been legal residents of Texas for at least 10 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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)   budget crises.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

When the governor strikes out specific spending provisions in large appropriations bills it is called

Accepted Answer

A)   pigeonholing.
B)   the pocket veto.
C)   the line-item veto.
D)   the post-adjournment veto.
E)   an expenditure veto.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

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 lobbyist
E)   the publicF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Revenue bills must start in the

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A)   Senate.
B)   House of Representatives.
C)   Comptroller of Public Accounts.
D)   Governor's Office.
E)   Appropriations Committee.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The Legislative Redistricting Board has the authority to draw new districts if

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A)   appointed to do so by the governor after a special redistricting session.
B)   the legislature fails to redistrict in the first regular session.
C)   ordered to do so by the state supreme court or a federal district court.
D)   a majority in both the House and the Senate vote to allow it.
E)   appointed to do so by the governor and lieutenant governor.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Unlike other states, in Texas ________ can 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 House
E)   a lobbyistF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 7: The Texas Legislature

The Texas Constitution permits the election to the Texas legislature of persons who are not U.S. citizens but who have been legal residents of Texas for at least 10 years.

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

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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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The Legislative Redistricting Board has the authority to draw new districts if

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

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Revenue bills must start in the

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When the governor strikes out specific spending provisions in large appropriations bills it is called

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Exam 7: The Texas Legislature

The Texas Constitution permits the election to the Texas legislature of persons who are not U.S. citizens but who have been legal residents of Texas for at least 10 years.

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

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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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The Legislative Redistricting Board has the authority to draw new districts if

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

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Revenue bills must start in the

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When the governor strikes out specific spending provisions in large appropriations bills it is called

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