Law and Politics

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Which factor contributes to the high turnover that characterizes the Texas legislature? a. ... Started by Anajune7	1 Replies 228 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by whitcassie
Who is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate? a. governor b. lieutenant governor c. speaker ... Started by DyllonKazuo	1 Replies 159 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by swimkari
The procedural powers of the presiding officers of the Texas legislature include all of these except ... Started by bucstennis@aim.com	1 Replies 124 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by succesfull
Which speaker was elected by a bipartisan coalition to preside over the Texas House in 2009? a. ... Started by Mr. Wonderful	1 Replies 98 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cassie_ragen
Which body was created in 1949 to provide research and technical services to Texas legislators? ... Started by Alygatorr01285	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mrphibs
When a bill is pigeonholed by a committee, it is _____. a. given the highest priority b. placed ... Started by lb_gilbert	3 Replies 83 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by owenfalvey
The governor's veto power is almost absolute because _____. a. the legislature often adjourns ... Started by Marty	1 Replies 150 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kingdude89
Appropriations bills passed by the Texas legislature always take effect _____. a. immediately b. ... Started by CQXA	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by brittrenee
Which of these is not an indirect power the Texas governor enjoys? a. The governor can appoint ... Started by theo	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by brbarasa
Which of these would likely be a problem if the number of legislators in the Texas House were ... Started by clmills979	1 Replies 138 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by KKcool
To properly assess the Texas legislature in action, which question should be asked? a. Did the ... Started by bio_gurl	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by heyhey123
What is the constitutional limit on the number of terms a governor may serve in Texas? a. one b. ... Started by cmoore54	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by karlss
Elections for Texas governor are held every _____. a. even-numbered year b. even-numbered year ... Started by segrsyd	1 Replies 102 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kedrick2014
When the governor of Texas dies, resigns, or is removed from office by impeachment and conviction, ... Started by audie	3 Replies 91 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bimper21
The Texas Constitution lists which of these as grounds for impeachment? a. malfeasance, ... Started by chads108	1 Replies 100 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Expo
The Texas Constitution provides for fringe benefits for the governor, including _____. a. ... Started by plus1	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cclemon1
The Governor must be at least _____ years old to be elected. a. 21 b. 25 c. 30 d. 35 e. ... Started by kamilo84	1 Replies 59 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by onowka
Which governor of Texas could most accurately be described as a populist, particularly in regard to ... Started by evelyn o bentley	1 Replies 50 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nmyers
Who was the only Republican governor in Texas history until the election of Bill Clements in 1978? ... Started by vHAUNG6011	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by scikid
Which of these governors was an attorney? a. Bill Clements b. Mark White c. Ann Richards d. ... Started by Mr3Hunna	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by taylorsonier
Which governor was often labeled the thorny rose of Texas? a. Miriam Ma Ferguson b. Dolph ... Started by joe	1 Replies 152 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by moormoney
Which of these is not considered a formal power of the governor? a. chief of party b. chief ... Started by mmm	3 Replies 144 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by emilymalinowski12
How is the plural executive best described? a. as highly fragmented b. as highly concentrated c. ... Started by Deast7027	1 Replies 78 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by spencer.martell
Under which governor did the state legislature significantly increase the governor's formal powers? ... Started by mwit1967	1 Replies 100 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mcomstock09
Gubernatorial appointments in Texas must be confirmed by the state's _____. a. Supreme Court b. ... Started by savannahhooper	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kusterl