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theo

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Why is the committee system considered the backbone of the legislative process? What are the different types and roles of committees?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Identify and explain the functions served by the Texas legislature. Which do you feel is the most important and why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain what a committee system is.
2. Identify the responsibilities of committees as the primary gatekeeper in the legislative process.
3. Compare and contrast standing committees (both substantive and procedural), select committees, and conference committees.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. List and define each of the five functions performed by the legislature that are discussed in the text.
2. Identify one function as most critical and provide a rational argument as to why it is the most critical.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help

helenmarkerine

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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