Law and Politics

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When a Texas Senator delays committee consideration of legislation for up to 48 hours, this is known ... Started by waynest	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by heinisk01
In the absence of the two-thirds rule in the Texas Senate, a. the lieutenant governor would have ... Started by 123654777	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by zenzy
House members who lead support or opposition to a bill when it is debated by the full House are ... Started by big1devin	1 Replies 133 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by meryzewe
Attempting to forestall passage of a bill by tactics such as asking a large number of trivial ... Started by jessicacav	1 Replies 53 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by underwood14
A constitutional amendment in 2007 required all bills be subject to _______ on final passage. a. ... Started by lb_gilbert	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Sophiapenny
In the senate, a filibuster is possible because a. Senators are less willing to compromise. b. ... Started by Medesa	3 Replies 81 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by adammoses97
The need to resolve differences in two competing versions of a bill is a result of a. voice ... Started by newyorker26	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kjo;oj
A bill may be introduced in the Texas Senate a. only by a Senator. b. by Senators or the ... Started by NguyenJ	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ttt030911
In the usual procedure, a successful motion to suspend the rules and consider a bill on the Senate ... Started by jwb375	1 Replies 29 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jordangronback
The governor must either sign or veto an entire bill unless the bill contains a. provisions ... Started by javeds	1 Replies 58 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bookworm410
The power of the governor in the legislative process comes from a. House and Senate rules. b. ... Started by jerry coleman	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mmpiza
Texas state agencies present their budget requests to the governor and the a. conference ... Started by EAugust	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by stano32
The body providing research support, information and bill-drafting assistance to legislators is the ... Started by james0929	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ky860224
The body that appoints and supervises the state auditor is the a. Sunset Advisory Commission. b. ... Started by vicotolentino	3 Replies 55 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Heffejeff
Texas state agencies must be reauthorized every twelve years after evaluation by the a. Sunset ... Started by jCorn1234	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yuyiding
The democratic theory followed in Texas advocating that most officeholders should be elected is most ... Started by jasdeep_brar	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Bigfoot1984
Which of the following is not likely to prefer the weak governor system in Texas? a. Special ... Started by TVarnum	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by joshbk44
The legal qualifications for the office of governor of Texas include all of the following except ... Started by Starlight	1 Replies 38 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by izzat
All statewide elected offices were won by Republicans for the first time in a. 1972. b. 1998. ... Started by Lobcity	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by wergv
To expand the power of the Texas governor's office, it is necessary to do all of the following ... Started by 2125004343	1 Replies 45 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by harveenkau8139
If a Texas governor is impeached, he or she is a. assessed a fine. b. removed from office. c. ... Started by tichca	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by zogaridan
The Texas governor's annual salary is a. 0 (the governor serves pro bono). b. 7,200. c. 15,000. ... Started by PhilipSeeMore	3 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ebe
The governor's staff performs all but which of the following functions? a. Issuing executive ... Started by Chloeellawright	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by peilian
Which of the following is not among the conditions that enhance the Texas governor's ability to ... Started by bobbie	1 Replies 37 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Mochi
Overriding a governor's veto in Texas is a. extremely common. b. fairly common. c. ... Started by lb_gilbert	1 Replies 138 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tanna.moeller