Question 1

Which of the following legal principles must be followed in redistricting legislative districts?

Accepted Answer

A)  the population of the districts must be as equal as is possible 
B)  the district lines must be redrawn after each census to reflect the election returns 
C)  districts may not be gerrymandered to assist one political party's efforts to win election 
D)  districts may not be changed except with court permission 
A)  the population of the districts must be as equal as is possible 
B)  the district lines must be redrawn after each census to reflect the election returns 
C)  districts may not be gerrymandered to assist one political party's efforts to win election 
D)  districts may not be changed except with court permission A

Question 2

Members of the Texas legislature are limited in the number of terms that they may serve to

Accepted Answer

A)  two terms (four years in the House, eight years in the Senate) 
B)  no more than ten years of cumulative service in either chamber 
C)  no more than twenty years of cumulative service in either chamber 
D)  there are no term limits in Texas 
A)  two terms (four years in the House, eight years in the Senate) 
B)  no more than ten years of cumulative service in either chamber 
C)  no more than twenty years of cumulative service in either chamber 
D)  there are no term limits in Texas D

Question 3

All former members of the Texas legislature are entitled to a pension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The base salary of Texas legislators is the lowest of the ten largest states in the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In order to be eligible to draw a legislative retirement, a member must fulfill all except which of the following requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  have at least 12 years combined service in the House or Senate 
B)  be at least 50 years of age 
C)  have served as a committee chairperson 
D)  have contributed to the Legislative Retirement System 
A)  have at least 12 years combined service in the House or Senate 
B)  be at least 50 years of age 
C)  have served as a committee chairperson 
D)  have contributed to the Legislative Retirement System

Question 6

The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is selected by the majority party caucus of the House.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The process of redrawing legislative and congressional districts is done by a non-partisan board called the Legislative Redistricting Board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Texas Constitution set limits on regular legislative sessions of the Texas Legislature to

Accepted Answer

A)  140 days every two years 
B)  140 days on an annual basis 
C)  sessions every two years with no limit as to length 
D)  30 days when called by the Governor 
A)  140 days every two years 
B)  140 days on an annual basis 
C)  sessions every two years with no limit as to length 
D)  30 days when called by the Governor

Question 9

The annual salary of member of the Texas Legislature is established by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a majority vote of the membership of the Texas Legislature 
B)  a provision in the Texas Constitution 
C)  the presiding officers of each house 
D)  the Texas Ethics Commission 
A)  a majority vote of the membership of the Texas Legislature 
B)  a provision in the Texas Constitution 
C)  the presiding officers of each house 
D)  the Texas Ethics Commission

Question 10

Gerrymandering is a term used to describe

Accepted Answer

A)  the practice of legislative delay by debating bills to death 
B)  the practice of drawing the lines of legislative districts to achieve a predetermined result 
C)  a process by which the governor reviews legislative redistricting plans 
D)  the meetings of the Legislative Redistricting Board 
A)  the practice of legislative delay by debating bills to death 
B)  the practice of drawing the lines of legislative districts to achieve a predetermined result 
C)  a process by which the governor reviews legislative redistricting plans 
D)  the meetings of the Legislative Redistricting Board

Question 11

Which of the following occupational groups are least likely to be represented in the Texas Legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  lawyers 
B)  farmers 
C)  self-employed businessman 
D)  factory worker 
A)  lawyers 
B)  farmers 
C)  self-employed businessman 
D)  factory worker

Question 12

The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Texas is selected by which method

Accepted Answer

A)  by a majority of the members of the Texas Senate 
B)  by the majority party in the Texas Senate 
C)  by the voters of the State of Texas in a state-wide election 
D)  appointment by the Governor 
A)  by a majority of the members of the Texas Senate 
B)  by the majority party in the Texas Senate 
C)  by the voters of the State of Texas in a state-wide election 
D)  appointment by the Governor

Question 13

The lieutenant governor of Texas is elected by the members of the Texas Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which is not true of special sessions of the Texas Legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  it can only be called by the Governor 
B)  it is limited to a maximum of 30 days 
C)  it can only be called in odd numbered years 
D)  it can only consider items that have been submitted by the Governor 
A)  it can only be called by the Governor 
B)  it is limited to a maximum of 30 days 
C)  it can only be called in odd numbered years 
D)  it can only consider items that have been submitted by the Governor

Question 15

Which of the following reforms in the committee process was not suggested by the authors?

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing the number of committees 
B)  additional and more independent committee staffing 
C)  increased use of joint committees 
D)  all of the above have been suggested 
A)  reducing the number of committees 
B)  additional and more independent committee staffing 
C)  increased use of joint committees 
D)  all of the above have been suggested

Question 16

Which of the following statements about Speaker Pro-tem of the House is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A)  the job is a training ground for future Speaker of the House candidates 
B)  generally held by a person classified as a minority 
C)  appointed (selected) by the Speaker 
D)  the job is a respected position, but carries little or no power 
A)  the job is a training ground for future Speaker of the House candidates 
B)  generally held by a person classified as a minority 
C)  appointed (selected) by the Speaker 
D)  the job is a respected position, but carries little or no power

Question 17

The most recent data suggests that members of the Texas legislature are over-whelming Roman Catholic in religious preference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Legislative Audit Committee is an example of which type of committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standing Committee 
B)  statutory Committee 
C)  Conference Committee 
D)  Interim Committee 
A)  Standing Committee 
B)  statutory Committee 
C)  Conference Committee 
D)  Interim Committee

Question 19

Among the suggested reforms of the Texas legislature are annual sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the basic steps of the legislative process in Texas? How do bills normally come to the floor of the House of Representatives? How does the procedure differ in the Senate?

Accepted Answer

The legislative process in Texas follows

Which of the following legal principles must be followed in redistricting legislative districts?

Members of the Texas legislature are limited in the number of terms that they may serve to

All former members of the Texas legislature are entitled to a pension.

The base salary of Texas legislators is the lowest of the ten largest states in the union.

In order to be eligible to draw a legislative retirement, a member must fulfill all except which of the following requirements?

The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is selected by the majority party caucus of the House.

The process of redrawing legislative and congressional districts is done by a non-partisan board called the Legislative Redistricting Board.

The Texas Constitution set limits on regular legislative sessions of the Texas Legislature to

The annual salary of member of the Texas Legislature is established by:

Gerrymandering is a term used to describe

Which of the following occupational groups are least likely to be represented in the Texas Legislature?

The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Texas is selected by which method

The lieutenant governor of Texas is elected by the members of the Texas Senate.

Which is not true of special sessions of the Texas Legislature?

Which of the following reforms in the committee process was not suggested by the authors?

Which of the following statements about Speaker Pro-tem of the House is untrue?

The most recent data suggests that members of the Texas legislature are over-whelming Roman Catholic in religious preference.

The Legislative Audit Committee is an example of which type of committee?

Among the suggested reforms of the Texas legislature are annual sessions.

Discuss the basic steps of the legislative process in Texas? How do bills normally come to the floor of the House of Representatives? How does the procedure differ in the Senate?

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voters, Campaign, and Elections

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Issues in Public Policy

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Exam 6: The Legislature

Which of the following legal principles must be followed in redistricting legislative districts?

Members of the Texas legislature are limited in the number of terms that they may serve to

All former members of the Texas legislature are entitled to a pension.

The base salary of Texas legislators is the lowest of the ten largest states in the union.

In order to be eligible to draw a legislative retirement, a member must fulfill all except which of the following requirements?

The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is selected by the majority party caucus of the House.

The process of redrawing legislative and congressional districts is done by a non-partisan board called the Legislative Redistricting Board.

The Texas Constitution set limits on regular legislative sessions of the Texas Legislature to

The annual salary of member of the Texas Legislature is established by:

Gerrymandering is a term used to describe

Which of the following occupational groups are least likely to be represented in the Texas Legislature?

The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Texas is selected by which method

The lieutenant governor of Texas is elected by the members of the Texas Senate.

Which is not true of special sessions of the Texas Legislature?

Which of the following reforms in the committee process was not suggested by the authors?

Which of the following statements about Speaker Pro-tem of the House is untrue?

The most recent data suggests that members of the Texas legislature are over-whelming Roman Catholic in religious preference.

The Legislative Audit Committee is an example of which type of committee?

Among the suggested reforms of the Texas legislature are annual sessions.

Discuss the basic steps of the legislative process in Texas? How do bills normally come to the floor of the House of Representatives? How does the procedure differ in the Senate?

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voters, Campaign, and Elections

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Issues in Public Policy

Filters