Law and Politics

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The House Calendars Committee historically has had more life-and-death power over legislation than ... Started by joesmith1212	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by sierramartinez
Standing committees __________. a. attempt to reconcile different forms of bills passed by the ... Started by ss2343	1 Replies 102 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yahahah24021
If a bill passes both the House and Senate but in different forms, the bill is sent to __________. ... Started by bclement10	1 Replies 191 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ndhahbi
A bill is __________ after a successful third reading in the originating chamber. a. sent to the ... Started by Alainaaa8	1 Replies 116 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by katieost
During the third reading, a bill may be amended by __________. a. majority approval b. ... Started by awywial	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by BUTTHOL369
For what types of bills can the governor of Texas use a line-item veto? a. appropriations b. ... Started by mpobi80	3 Replies 118 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by frejo
Bringing a bill to the floor of the Senate for debate generally requires __________. a. the ... Started by HudsonKB16	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by flannelavenger
In contrast to the U.S. Congress, the Texas legislature is not organized along party lines, with ... Started by stevenposner	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kusterl
What is the most meaningful threat a governor can make to a legislator? a. The governor can ... Started by Mimi	1 Replies 147 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by TheDev123
What was the primary purpose of the changes made to ethics laws in 2003? a. to prohibit members ... Started by swpotter12	1 Replies 114 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by joshbk44
Members of the Texas House of Representatives are limited to being elected to three consecutive ... Started by Mollykgkg	1 Replies 120 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by pocatato
Most members of the Texas state legislature can be considered career politicians. Indicate ... Started by tsand2	1 Replies 115 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amanda_14
The drawing of political district lines to favor a particular political party or racial group is ... Started by Coya19@aol.com	1 Replies 105 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by millet
The basic leadership and committee structure of the Texas legislature has changed frequently since ... Started by RRMR	3 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Sassygurl126
Traditionally, there has been a formal division along party lines or a formal system of floor ... Started by tichca	1 Replies 125 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by macybarnes
To become law, bills must be passed by the Texas House and Senate in identical form. Indicate ... Started by asmith134	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by peter
The basic process for passing a bill in the Texas legislature is completely different from the ... Started by lindiwe	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ladyjames123
Votes by individual legislators must be recorded for all proposed amendments to bills considered by ... Started by jazziefee	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Animal_Goddess
Most Texans pay close attention to what the legislature is doing during its regular sessions. ... Started by cherise1989	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jjorrostieta
What is the base salary for members of the Texas state legislature and how can it be adjusted? What ... Started by mp14	1 Replies 96 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by quynhmickitran
Why is the committee system considered the backbone of the legislative process? What are the ... Started by theo	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SamMuagrove
What influences a Texas lawmaker's decision making? Are the needs of the constituents the most ... Started by EY67	3 Replies 74 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jaaaaaaa
To what extent is the Texas state legislature institutionalized? Evaluate in terms of ... Started by laurencescou	1 Replies 43 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by emsimon14
Outline the process by which a bill becomes a law in Texas, including a discussion of the critical ... Started by moongchi	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by brittanywood
The most visible office in the state is that of the __________. a. attorney general b. ... Started by brutforce	1 Replies 112 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mrphibs