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Marty

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The governor's veto power is almost absolute because _____.
 
  a. the legislature often adjourns before the governor has had time to act on a bill
  b. the Texas Constitution makes the governor very strong
  c. the legislature has no procedure to override the governor's veto
  d. checks and balances are nonexistent
  e. the presiding officers of the legislature have little power

Question 2

Filibusters in the Texas Senate are most effective at what point during the legislative session?
 
  a. at the end of the legislative session
  b. at the beginning of the legislative session
 c. somewhere near the middle of the legislative session
  d. after the end of the legislative session
 e. before the start of the legislative session



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a



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