Law and Politics

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House rules prohibit ghost voting, a practice which involves representatives A) scaring another ... Started by gonzo233	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Dnite
Representatives occasionally engage in lengthy debates on bills, including bills that they do not ... Started by kshipps	1 Replies 54 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mirabriestensky
A two-thirds vote on the floor of the Texas Senate is required for any bill to be considered due to ... Started by theo	1 Replies 53 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by carojassy25
A senator can attempt to delay or impede a bill's passage by speaking on the floor as long as ... Started by james	3 Replies 142 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by akudia
After a bill passes both houses of the Texas legislature, it then A) must be reviewed by the ... Started by mp14	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Liddy
How long does the governor have following the adjournment of the legislature in which to act on ... Started by tingc95	1 Replies 24 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by makaylafy
If the governor vetoes a bill after the legislature has adjourned, A) the bill will die and ... Started by crazycityslicker	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ngr69
In theory, elected legislators are influenced primarily, if not exclusively, by A) their ... Started by dollx	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dantucker
Policymakers depend heavily on information provided by all of the following EXCEPT A) their ... Started by stevenposner	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kingjoffery
The lieutenant governor, Speaker of the House, and other members of the legislature authorize ... Started by ap345	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mohan
Which of the following research organizations was founded in 1985 as an Austin office of the ... Started by Zulu123	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Dinolord
Which online news site is most frequently followed by policymakers? A) Austin American-Statesman ... Started by jerry coleman	3 Replies 40 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ririgirl15
The constitutionally weak executive structure in Texas shows the influence of anti-Reconstruction ... Started by Metfan725	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amit
Acts of the Texas legislature and the selection of appointed leaders made former Governor Rick Perry ... Started by daltonest1984	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kaykay69
Which of the following individuals would be eligible to serve as Texas governor, according to the ... Started by cagreen833	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by frre432
The Texas Constitution requires that the governor and all other elected officials acknowledge A) ... Started by ss2343	1 Replies 54 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by isabelt_18
In 1978, Texans elected ___________, their first Republican governor since Reconstruction. A) ... Started by brutforce	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mfedorka
The governor of Texas is constitutionally allowed to serve _______ four-year terms. A) two B) ... Started by Zoey63294	1 Replies 54 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by zogaridan
It is common for governors to repay major contributors to their election campaigns with A) ... Started by Yolanda	1 Replies 86 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SomethingSomething
To gain support for their legislative agendas, Texas governors rely on all the following, EXCEPT ... Started by Mollykgkg	3 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ptupou85
In 2014, Rick Perry became the second Texas governor in history to be A) indicted on criminal ... Started by shofmannx20	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Anonymous
The governor of Texas is compensated with A) a salary of 153,750 per year, along with staff and ... Started by roselinechinyere27m	1 Replies 31 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by manuelcastillo
The governor's success in dealing with lobbyists, legislators, and the media depends primarily on ... Started by clippers!	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nickk12214
A primary function of the governor's staff assistants and the press secretary is to A) raise ... Started by 123654777	1 Replies 31 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by memslove
If the governor cannot finish his or her term, the officials who are in the line of succession ... Started by Alygatorr01285	1 Replies 35 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bdobbins