Law and Politics

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Which Texas House Speaker was NOT the subject of an inquiry about potentially improper practices ... Started by nautica902	1 Replies 113 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by xoxo123
In response to big spending by lobbyists, Texas voters in 1991 approved a constitutional amendment ... Started by Deast7027	1 Replies 195 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by frogdreck123456
The details of political contributions and expenditures of candidates must be filed with the Texas ... Started by fox	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by IAPPLET
Which of the following was NOT prohibited by an amendment to the Texas Constitution in November of ... Started by arivle123	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by abro1885
Ethics laws prohibit a candidate or official from receiving a contribution inside A) a commercial ... Started by sdfghj	1 Replies 29 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yahahah24021
Which of the following is common in the last days of an election campaign? A) Campaign laws are ... Started by Hungry!	3 Replies 50 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by aham8f
An interest group with substantial financial resources, sizable membership, unity, and a competent ... Started by ARLKQ	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by strudel15
The political influence of interest groups is enhanced when A) political parties are strong. B) ... Started by yoooooman	1 Replies 138 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by okolip
The system of politics in Texas can be described as one with A) weak parties and weak interest ... Started by sdfghj	1 Replies 151 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by briezy
Functions of the Texas legislature include all of the following, EXCEPT A) enacting legislation. ... Started by ss2343	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bassamabas
The Texas legislature is ___________, meaning that it is composed of two chambers. A) unicameral ... Started by Destiiny22	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yahahah24021
The Texas House of Representatives consists of __________ members. A) 31 B) 55 C) 150 D) ... Started by storky111	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Laurenleakan
The number of senators in the Texas legislature is A) 31. B) 40. C) 150. D) ... Started by biggirl4568	1 Replies 48 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by af
Legislative redistricting for both houses in Texas routinely occurs A) every even-numbered years. ... Started by ahriuashd	3 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nothere
A vacancy in the Texas House or Senate arising during a term is filled by A) the chamber's ... Started by jessicacav	1 Replies 32 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by sierramartinez
If a state legislator is a member of the National Guard and is called to active military duty for ... Started by Tirant22	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by wuly
Regular sessions of the Texas legislature run for A) 140 days, in odd-numbered years. B) 150 ... Started by abern	1 Replies 33 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by joechoochoy
Which of the following is NOT true regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature? A) They ... Started by anshika	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by meganmoser117
The U.S. Supreme Court found in Reynolds v. Sims (1964 ) that A) legislative districts of ... Started by big1devin	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ankilker
The federal court case that applied the doctrine of one-man, one-vote to Texas was A) Reynolds v. ... Started by bobypop	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by zoeyesther
The redistricting practice of drawing legislative districts to favor one group or party is called ... Started by tichca	1 Replies 60 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by fdliggud
Under the Texas Constitution, those serving in the Texas legislature A) cannot hold another ... Started by leo leo	3 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jackie
Which of the following is NOT listed in the Texas Constitution as a qualification for membership in ... Started by kwoodring	1 Replies 35 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kalskdjl1212
Which of the following groups dominates the membership of the Texas legislature? A) Anglo men ... Started by faduma	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Tonny
Which statement about women in the Texas state legislature is true? A) Women in the Texas state ... Started by littleanan	1 Replies 168 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nathang24