Chapter 1: The Texas Legislature Exam
Questions with correct Answers
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Baker v. Carr - ANS-court case that required state legislative districts to contain about the same
number of citizens
bicameral - ANS-legislative body that consists of two houses
biennial session - ANS-legislature meets every two years
calendars committee - ANS-Standing committee of the house that decides which bill will be
considered for floor debates and to which committee they will be assigned
citizen legislature - ANS-legislatures characterized by low pay, short sessions, and fewer staff
resources
closed rider - ANS-provisions attached to appropriations bills that are not made public until the
conference committee meets
conference committees - ANS-joint committees of the house and senate that work out
differences in bills passed in each chamber
calendars - ANS-procedures in the house used to consider different kinds of bills; major bills
and minor bills are considered under different procedures
delegate - ANS-representational role of member that states he or she represents the wishes of
the voters
extra legislative powers - ANS-legislative leaders serve on boards outside of the legislature
extraordinary session - ANS-legislative session called by the legislature, rather than the
governor; not used in Texas
Questions with correct Answers
2025/2026 A+ Graded 100% Verified
Baker v. Carr - ANS-court case that required state legislative districts to contain about the same
number of citizens
bicameral - ANS-legislative body that consists of two houses
biennial session - ANS-legislature meets every two years
calendars committee - ANS-Standing committee of the house that decides which bill will be
considered for floor debates and to which committee they will be assigned
citizen legislature - ANS-legislatures characterized by low pay, short sessions, and fewer staff
resources
closed rider - ANS-provisions attached to appropriations bills that are not made public until the
conference committee meets
conference committees - ANS-joint committees of the house and senate that work out
differences in bills passed in each chamber
calendars - ANS-procedures in the house used to consider different kinds of bills; major bills
and minor bills are considered under different procedures
delegate - ANS-representational role of member that states he or she represents the wishes of
the voters
extra legislative powers - ANS-legislative leaders serve on boards outside of the legislature
extraordinary session - ANS-legislative session called by the legislature, rather than the
governor; not used in Texas
