Author Question: A trend in the Texas legislature is toward A) more power in the hands of the liberal members. ... (Read 51 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A trend in the Texas legislature is toward

A) more power in the hands of the liberal members.
B) increased partisan rancor and partisan structural organization.
C) a decrease in the power of the Speaker over committees.
D) a decrease in the role of party caucuses.
E) higher annual salaries for members.

Question 2

Interim committees meet

A) during the regular session to focus on pending legislation.
B) during special sessions only.
C) to focus on rules and administrative procedures in the Texas Senate.
D) between sessions of the legislature.
E) to plan a state budget and submit it to the governor.