TEXAS GOVERNMENT - CHAPTER 7: THE
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, The _ must recommend any changes to the salary or - Texas Ethics Commission
retirement benefits of the members of the state legislature, - voters
which must then be approved by the _ .
Which of the following are the most significant effects that Correct
bicameralism has on the legislative process? - increases compromise
- lessens the chances of bad laws getting passed
- creates more access for interest groups
Incorrect
- increases the speed at which bills are passed
_ Texans are overrepresented in both the House and the - White
Senate. _ Texans are somewhat underrepresented in the - African American
Senate, but proportionately represented in the House. _ - Latino
Texans are underrepresented in both the House and the
Senate.
In his exhortation of legislators to provide more funding for message power
the Enterprise Fund, Governor Abbott is exercising which
method of influencing the legislative process?
Match each type of resolution with its correct definition. - concurrent resolution : a resolution of interest to both chambers of the legislature and
which must pass both the state House and the state Senate and be signed by the
governor
- joint resolution : a resolution that requires passage in both the state House and the state
Senate but does not require the governor's signature
- simple resolution : a resolution that concerns only the Texas House or Texas Senate and
does not require the governor's signature
If a review of a legislator's record shows that they sponsor credit claiming
over 400 bills during any given legislative session, it may be a
sign that the legislator is engaged in what activity to help their
chances for re - election?
LEGISLATURE COMPLETE EXAM PREP
STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND
COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
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SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
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, The _ must recommend any changes to the salary or - Texas Ethics Commission
retirement benefits of the members of the state legislature, - voters
which must then be approved by the _ .
Which of the following are the most significant effects that Correct
bicameralism has on the legislative process? - increases compromise
- lessens the chances of bad laws getting passed
- creates more access for interest groups
Incorrect
- increases the speed at which bills are passed
_ Texans are overrepresented in both the House and the - White
Senate. _ Texans are somewhat underrepresented in the - African American
Senate, but proportionately represented in the House. _ - Latino
Texans are underrepresented in both the House and the
Senate.
In his exhortation of legislators to provide more funding for message power
the Enterprise Fund, Governor Abbott is exercising which
method of influencing the legislative process?
Match each type of resolution with its correct definition. - concurrent resolution : a resolution of interest to both chambers of the legislature and
which must pass both the state House and the state Senate and be signed by the
governor
- joint resolution : a resolution that requires passage in both the state House and the state
Senate but does not require the governor's signature
- simple resolution : a resolution that concerns only the Texas House or Texas Senate and
does not require the governor's signature
If a review of a legislator's record shows that they sponsor credit claiming
over 400 bills during any given legislative session, it may be a
sign that the legislator is engaged in what activity to help their
chances for re - election?
