Chapter 8 TX GOVT – Flashcards
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Compared to legislators in other states, those in Texas receive
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low pay, reasonable allowances, and generous retirements.
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In Texas, the second 30 days of the legislative session are mainly reserved for
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standing committee action on bills.
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House rules prohibit ghost voting, a practice which involves representatives
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pressing the voting button for another representative.
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A member of the Texas legislature would be immune from adverse judicial action if he
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slanders in a speech during a legislative proceeding.
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When an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is proposed by Congress, the Texas legislature may vote for ratification using
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joint resolution requiring a simple majority vote in each body.
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Turnover in the Texas legislature is most likely to be high in those
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elections immediately after redistricting.
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After a bill passes both houses of the Texas legislature, it then
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becomes law with or without a governor's signature.
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Which of the following is not true regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature?
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They are limited to three per year.
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The Texas House of Representatives consists of __________ members.
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150
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The legislature may require reports from state agencies under a procedure known as
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oversight.
