Law and Politics

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Which of the following is correct about compensation for Texas legislators? A) Texas lawmakers ... Started by asmith134	1 Replies 131 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by samiel-sayed
Fees charged by lawyer-legislators for services to clients, including those who have business with ... Started by clippers!	1 Replies 176 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by macagn
The _________ provides bill analyses, floor reports, issue focus reports, and interim news to ... Started by khang	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by potomatos
Which of the following is NOT a formal qualification to become a member of the Texas House of ... Started by stock	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by scrocafella
The idea that elected bodies should accurately represent not only constituents' political views but ... Started by stephzh	3 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by juliaf
Which profession is the most frequently represented in the Texas legislature? A) lawyers B) ... Started by nramada	1 Replies 168 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vboyd24
Members of the Legislative Redistricting Board are made up of A) ex-officios. B) the governor's ... Started by colton	1 Replies 97 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by asdfghjkl;
Drawing district lines in such a way as to give an advantage to candidates from a certain party, ... Started by pepyto	1 Replies 119 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by paavo
Pairing involves A) placing a first-year officeholder with an incumbent in the same elective ... Started by mrsjacobs44	1 Replies 96 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by flannelavenger
Placing the minority party into as few districts as possible to minimize the number of legislators ... Started by Yi-Chen	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ashley I
Which group of legislators have extensive appointment power over boards, commissions, and ... Started by dollx	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ngr69
All of the following are duties of the lieutenant governor EXCEPT A) serve as president of the ... Started by jerry coleman	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mtmmmmmk
The ______ is a joint legislative committee that provides research support, information, and ... Started by bobthebuilder	3 Replies 128 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by diesoon
If the House and Senate wanted to change its rules and procedures or honor someone in the state, it ... Started by Redwolflake15	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by joechoochoy
When legislators monitor state agencies to see that the agencies are carrying out public policies as ... Started by sammy	1 Replies 111 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by TDubDCFL
The power of the legislature to monitor and police itself is referred to as A) legislative ... Started by rayancarla1	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ecox1012
______ standing committees consider the content of bills that have been introduced and specialize in ... Started by luminitza	1 Replies 130 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by pikon
Subcommittees are divisions of A) ad hoc committees. B) standing committees. C) conference ... Started by folubunmi	1 Replies 593 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amy.lauersdorf90
The House Calendars Committee controls the A) flow of legislation from the committees to the ... Started by anjilletteb	1 Replies 148 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by underwood14
What is a blocking bill? A) the first bill placed on the senate calendar each session B) a bill ... Started by leo leo	1 Replies 186 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bubulittle310@msn.cn
______ is the process in which members slow the legislative process on a bill in such a way that the ... Started by clippers!	3 Replies 183 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bimper21
Differences in the House and Senate version of a bill are resolved in A) the sunset advisory ... Started by awywial	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by frejo
How long may a member of the House debate a bill? A) 10 minutes B) 30 minutes C) 1 hour D) ... Started by mwit1967	1 Replies 109 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by BAOCHAU2803
In the history of Texas, the only other female governor other than Miriam Ferguson was A) Kay ... Started by mmm	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by meganmoser117
The governor may be removed from office only by impeachment with conviction by the A) House of ... Started by codyclark	1 Replies 179 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kardosa007