Texas Government 2306 - Exam 3 ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In the Texas legislature, the House has ______ members and the senate has ______ members. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 150-31
One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it - CORRECT
ANSWER - permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill.
What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is for
bills that are uncontroversial or limited to a localized problem. Needs a 100% yes vote to pass.
The requirements for holding office in the Texas legislature - CORRECT ANSWER - Are
minimal, in keeping with the idea that office holding should be open to most citizens.
The typical Texas legislator is most likely to be a - CORRECT ANSWER - white, affluent
businessman
For how long does the Texas legislature meet? - CORRECT ANSWER - 140 days
Which of the following is not a legislative power of the Texas governor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Removing, for suitable cause, the Speaker or lieutenant governor
The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature are set by the - CORRECT
ANSWER - Governor
Which of the following statements about special sessions of the Texas legislature is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - they are limited to three per year
, In 2004 and 2005, three special sessions were called in the Texas legislature to deal with -
CORRECT ANSWER - School Finance
Which of the following is neither a duty nor a power of the lieutenant governor in Texas? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to call the Texas Senate into special session.
A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new community college
would be classified as a? - CORRECT ANSWER - Local Bill
If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law, it is called -
CORRECT ANSWER - Special Bill
What is the main difference between a bill and a resolution? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Unlike a bill, a resolution, if passed, lacks the force of a public law.
Define simple resolutions: - CORRECT ANSWER - In the United States, a simple
resolution is a legislative measure passed by only either the Senate or the House. As they have
been passed by only one house, simple resolutions are not presented to the President, and do not
have the force of law.
What are constituency services provided by Texas representatives - CORRECT
ANSWER - Writing a letter of recommendation for a constituent.
Legislative activity.
Attempting to influence decisions of government agencies.
Giving a speech to a local civic group
Know the nonlegislative powers of the Texas legislature. - CORRECT ANSWER - -the
power of impeachment
-Investigative powers
-to formally count the returns in the Texas Governor's races
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In the Texas legislature, the House has ______ members and the senate has ______ members. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 150-31
One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it - CORRECT
ANSWER - permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill.
What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is for
bills that are uncontroversial or limited to a localized problem. Needs a 100% yes vote to pass.
The requirements for holding office in the Texas legislature - CORRECT ANSWER - Are
minimal, in keeping with the idea that office holding should be open to most citizens.
The typical Texas legislator is most likely to be a - CORRECT ANSWER - white, affluent
businessman
For how long does the Texas legislature meet? - CORRECT ANSWER - 140 days
Which of the following is not a legislative power of the Texas governor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Removing, for suitable cause, the Speaker or lieutenant governor
The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature are set by the - CORRECT
ANSWER - Governor
Which of the following statements about special sessions of the Texas legislature is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - they are limited to three per year
, In 2004 and 2005, three special sessions were called in the Texas legislature to deal with -
CORRECT ANSWER - School Finance
Which of the following is neither a duty nor a power of the lieutenant governor in Texas? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to call the Texas Senate into special session.
A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new community college
would be classified as a? - CORRECT ANSWER - Local Bill
If the legislature grants a particular corporation an exception from a state law, it is called -
CORRECT ANSWER - Special Bill
What is the main difference between a bill and a resolution? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Unlike a bill, a resolution, if passed, lacks the force of a public law.
Define simple resolutions: - CORRECT ANSWER - In the United States, a simple
resolution is a legislative measure passed by only either the Senate or the House. As they have
been passed by only one house, simple resolutions are not presented to the President, and do not
have the force of law.
What are constituency services provided by Texas representatives - CORRECT
ANSWER - Writing a letter of recommendation for a constituent.
Legislative activity.
Attempting to influence decisions of government agencies.
Giving a speech to a local civic group
Know the nonlegislative powers of the Texas legislature. - CORRECT ANSWER - -the
power of impeachment
-Investigative powers
-to formally count the returns in the Texas Governor's races
