GOVT 2306

How did the 1875 Constitution change the legislature?It gave the legislature lower wages and less time in session to deliberate about legislation What was the ultimate effect of the framers' choice to work at a fast pace and forego the use of a stenographer?The current Texas Constitution is very difficult to understand Article IX of the constitution allows the legislature the power to create counties but puts considerable restrictions on its ability to do so. During the 19th century, wh...

The general ideology of Texas public policy in the 21st century could be described as what? Correct Answer Conservative When was public education first legislated? Correct Answer In the Texas Constitution of 1836 Prior to 1900 most education in Texas was handled in what manner? Correct Answer Private schools and tutoring What are the Gilmer-Aikin laws? Correct Answer Education reform legislation passed in 1949 that raised teacher salaries, established board of education, and replaced st...

Local governments are constrained by and lack existence independent of state action. correct answers True There currently is a no state-wide ban local authorities to regulate a wide variety of drilling-related activities. correct answers False The city of Denton is a home rule city. correct answers True Which is true about the council-manager form of government? correct answers Voters elect a mayor and city council. The mayor and city council appoint a professional administrator to man...

Which of the following is true about bicameralism in the Texas legislature? - ANSWER Since bills must be passed by both chambers, the process requires compromise, but also allows individual members of the legislature the ability to block passage of bills. District courts usually have __________ jurisdiction, meaning that they hear a broad range of civil and criminal cases. - ANSWER general The governor can exercise the line-item veto in which of the following circumstances: - ANSWER ...

Which of the following is true about bicameralism in the Texas legislature? - ANSWER Since bills must be passed by both chambers, the process requires compromise, but also allows individual members of the legislature the ability to block passage of bills. District courts usually have __________ jurisdiction, meaning that they hear a broad range of civil and criminal cases. - ANSWER general The governor can exercise the line-item veto in which of the following circumstances: - ANSWER ...

Which of the following is true about bicameralism in the Texas legislature? - ANSWER Since bills must be passed by both chambers, the process requires compromise, but also allows individual members of the legislature the ability to block passage of bills. District courts usually have __________ jurisdiction, meaning that they hear a broad range of civil and criminal cases. - ANSWER general The governor can exercise the line-item veto in which of the following circumstances: - ANSWER ...

Lobbying refers to:Representatives of an interest group meeting with legislators to present their demands, entertain legislators, or demonstrate grassroots support for the groups policies Because getting access to legislators and government officials is difficult interest groups often hire:Former legislators and government officials who can use their friendships and personal connections to gain access. Civil rights groups :Are concerned about issues affecting the lives primarily of Afr...

Who is in charge of the bureaucracy in Texas?No one person What is the plural executive?Diffuses power among independently elected government officials What is the civil service?Those who work within the bureaucracy How could we hold the bureaucracy accountable?If we elected them, we could hold the accountable. They are actually appointed. What agency enforces laws in Texas?Department of public safety What is a writ of habeas corpus?"to produce or have the body"- cannot be charged w...

A grand jury consists of how many individuals to possibly hear a case? ten to fifteen In the past twenty years, the costs of prison construction and maintenance have risen from approximately ______ to approximately ______ $147 million; $3 billion Almost one-half of the attorney general's employees are involved in what government task? collecting child-support payments When the Texas governor strikes out particular spending provisions in an appropriations bill, it is called a line-it...