Pol Sci Test 4

Front 1

due to blank, texas has seen a surge in population gaining

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popultaion increase

Front 2

texas gained how many seats in 1990?

Back 2

3

Front 3

texas gained how many seats in 2000?

Back 3

2

Front 4

what year are we expected to gain more?

Back 4

2010 census

Front 5

the economy of texas has emerged from a ________ to a _______ type of economy

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agriculture dominant economy to a business and technology economy

Front 6

texas is a blend of _____ and ______ cultures

Back 6

traditionalistic and individualistic cultures

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moralistic culture

Back 7

expect government to intervene

Front 8

individualistic culture

Back 8

emphasize private initiative with minimum government interference

Front 9

traditionalistic culture

Back 9

role of government is to preserce tradition/existing social order

Front 10

is the texas constitution longer than the us constitution?

Back 10

yes

Front 11

true or false? it has a longer bill of rights

Back 11

true

Front 12

but both provide (US and texas constitution) what?!

Back 12

separation of powers and a bi cameral legislature

Front 13

what constitution do we operate under? which was supported by ____ counties that supported ____

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constitution of 1876, rural, democrats

Front 14

the constitution of 1869 was replaced with 1876 why?

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it represented defeat and humiliation of the south

Front 15

the constitution of 1876 led to the fierce race to governor between who? and who won?

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between Republican EJ Davis and Democrat Richard Coke, Coke won

Front 16

since the election of 1876 texas was largely under what party rule?

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democratic

Front 17

how can you amend the constitution of texas? (3 ways)

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amendment, practical experience, judicial interpretation

Front 18

how many of texas voters must approve any constitutional ammendment?

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2/3

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how many amendments have we had to the constitution since 1876?

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467

Front 20

why was the Grange influential in the constitution?

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because they could craft laws that would favor debt relief for farmers

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what are dead wood amendments?

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amendments that were outdated and unenforced

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in what 2 years were dead wood amendments removed?

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1977 and 1999

Front 23

qualifications of of the texas house?

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21 Years of Age
Qualified voter
Legal residents of state for 2 years
Residents of district from which elected for 1 year

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qualifications to be in the texas senate?

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26 years of age
Qualified voter for 5 years
Residents of the senatorial district which elected from for 1 year

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typical characteristics of those who are voted in

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College educated
Belongs to civic organizations
Have money and campaign funds
Supported by the local media

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typical characteristics #2

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Middle Aged
White
Male
Protestant
Lawyers or business men
Married

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differences between house and senate requirements

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senate: 26 yrs,qualified voter for 5 yrs, house: 21 yrs, legal resident of state for 2 yrs

Front 28

powers of lt. governor and speaker of the house

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Presides over the Senate
Assign bills to committee
Influence the scheduling of bills for debate
Recognize members for debate
Rule on points of order
Interpret rules
Appoint committee members (Chair, Vice Chair, and most of the committee members)
Possesses tie-breaking vote in the Senate

Front 29

lieutenant governor is presiding officer over the ______

Back 29

senate

Front 30

speaker is the presiding officer of the ______

Back 30

house

Front 31

lt governor is responsible for calling a _____ that lasts for _____ days

Back 31

special session, 30

Front 32

when are elections held?

Back 32

even number years with us elections

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characteristics of republicans

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status quo, traditional values, higher penalties for criminals, free market

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characteristics of democrats

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change, supportive of civil rights, regulation, social welfare, labor rights

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characteristics of libertarians

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Hands-off philosophy
Opposes social programs, taxation and intervention in world affairs

Front 36

what kind of committees will always be around for every session unlike interim or Ad Hoc Committees?

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standing committees and sub committees

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what is a conference committee?

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they are the committee that finds an agreement between the proposed bill from the house and the proposed bill from the senate

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what is an interim committee?

Back 38

keyword bomb, truman, wwII

Front 39

what did the HB2161 do?

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dealt with prisoners given id cards when they were released from prison

Front 40

how does a bill become a law?
(memorize steps)

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(1) Introduction and Referral
(2) Committee Action
(3) Floor Action
Repeat 1-3 if not done in opposing chamber
(4) Conference Committee
(5) The Governor

Front 41

permanent parties in texas (meet throughout the year)

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Precinct chair
2 county executive committees
County chair
State executive committee
State chair
Vice chair

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temporary parties in texas (meet once every 2 years)

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Precinct Convention
County or senatorial district convention
June state convention

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duties of precinct chair (permanent party)?

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Run precinct operations and elections

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county executive committee duty? (permanent)

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receives filing petitions and fees form primary election candidates for countywide offices
Responsible for placing their names on the ballots

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duties of state executive committee (permanent)

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Responsible for certifying statewide candidates, promote the party, arrange state party conventions

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There are county committee men and women from each of the ___ senatorial districts and the party chair and vice chair

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31

Front 47

what is the official car of texas?

Back 47

chuck wagon

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what is the official state dessert?

Back 48

sopa pilla