Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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Texas legislators are compensated at a r...

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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?

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

Question 6

What are the informal rules of the Texas legislature?

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The informal rules of the Texas Legislat...

Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

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Equity of representation is a recurring ...

Question 9

To be eligible to run for the Texas Senate you must

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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 10

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?

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The formal qualifications for a Texas Ho...

Question 11

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

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The two key leadership positions in the ...

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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In recent years, partisanship has played...

Question 14

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

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There are several reasons why most legis...

Question 15

To be eligible to run for the Texas House you must

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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 16

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

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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 17

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

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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 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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?

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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

Exam 3: The Texas Legislature

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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?

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

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

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What are the informal rules of the Texas legislature?

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

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

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

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