Texas Government Exam 3 2025
Questions and Answers
In the Texas legislature, the House has ______ members and the senate has
______ members. - --Answer --31: 150
One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it? -
--Answer --permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bil
What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar? - --Answer --It is
for bills that are uncontroversial or limited to a localized problem. Needs a 100%
yes vote to pass.
What are the requirements for holding office in the Texas Legislature? - --
Answer --Must be a U.S. citizen
At least the age of 26(senator) 21(Representative)
Qualified voter "no felonies"
Resident of Texas for at least 5 years(senator) 2 years(Representative)
District resident for 1 year
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, The typical Texas legislator is most likely to be a - --Answer --White male,
protestant, college educated, affluent, professional degree or has an occupation in
business
For how long does the Texas Legislature meet? - --Answer --140 days
Which of the following is not a legislative power of the Texas governor? - --
Answer --
The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature are set by the - --
Answer --governor
Which is a true statements special sessions of the Texas legislature? - --
Answer --they are called by the governor, they are held for at most 30 days,
and are NOT a common practice
In 2004 and 2005, three special sessions were called in the Texas Legislature to deal
with - --Answer --school finances
Which of the following is neither a duty nor a power of the lieutenant governor in
Texas? - --Answer --to call the Texas Senate into a special session
A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new
community college would be classified as a? - --Answer --Local bill
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Questions and Answers
In the Texas legislature, the House has ______ members and the senate has
______ members. - --Answer --31: 150
One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it? -
--Answer --permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bil
What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar? - --Answer --It is
for bills that are uncontroversial or limited to a localized problem. Needs a 100%
yes vote to pass.
What are the requirements for holding office in the Texas Legislature? - --
Answer --Must be a U.S. citizen
At least the age of 26(senator) 21(Representative)
Qualified voter "no felonies"
Resident of Texas for at least 5 years(senator) 2 years(Representative)
District resident for 1 year
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, The typical Texas legislator is most likely to be a - --Answer --White male,
protestant, college educated, affluent, professional degree or has an occupation in
business
For how long does the Texas Legislature meet? - --Answer --140 days
Which of the following is not a legislative power of the Texas governor? - --
Answer --
The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature are set by the - --
Answer --governor
Which is a true statements special sessions of the Texas legislature? - --
Answer --they are called by the governor, they are held for at most 30 days,
and are NOT a common practice
In 2004 and 2005, three special sessions were called in the Texas Legislature to deal
with - --Answer --school finances
Which of the following is neither a duty nor a power of the lieutenant governor in
Texas? - --Answer --to call the Texas Senate into a special session
A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new
community college would be classified as a? - --Answer --Local bill
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