Author Question: Which of the following statements accurately describes the Texas legislature? a) The Texas House ... (Read 119 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Texas legislature?

a) The Texas House has 31 members elected for two-year terms while the Texas Senate has 150 members elected for four-year terms.
b) The Texas House has 150 members elected for four-year terms while the Texas Senate has 31 members elected for two-year terms.
c) The Texas House has 435 members elected for two-year terms while the Texas Senate has 100 members elected for six-year terms.
d) The Texas House has 150 members elected to two-year terms while the Texas Senate has 31 members elected to four-year terms.
e) The Texas House has 435 members elected for two-year terms while the Texas Senate has 100 members appointed for two-year terms.

Question 2

In the Texas Senate, bills typically reach the floor after the membership agrees by a two-thirds vote to suspend the normal order of business.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.