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14 Cards in this Set
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How many members of the Texas Senate? How long is a senate year term?
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31 / 4
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Texas House members differ from Texas Senate members because:
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House members represent smaller districts and are subject to more frequent elections
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The Texas Legislature meets in regular session:
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140 days each odd-numbered year
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The agenda for a special session of the Texas Legislature is set by the:
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governor
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If a bill fails to pass the Texas House and Texas Senate in exactly the same form, the bill:
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is sent to a conference committee
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What tool provides the governor a bargain with the legislature?
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post-adjournment
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Which state official, in large part, determines the total amount of money the legislature may appropriate?
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comptroller of public accounts
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The 2 most powerful political figures in the Texas Legislature are:
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the Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor
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The Speaker of the Texas House is chosen:
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by a majority of the members of the House whether Democrat or Republican
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The Lieutenant Governor is the presiding officer of:
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the Texas Senate
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The chairs of the Texas House committees are:
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both Democrats and Republicans
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The ability of the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House to control the final outcome of legislation comes from their power to:
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appoint members of conference committees
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An important issue for the legislature at least every 10 years is:
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redistricting
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In recent years, the Texas Legislature has:
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become more partisan
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