POL 1133 Test 1 (FORM B) Key. COMPLETE SOLUTION GOT ALL CORRECT ANSWERS University of Texas
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TEXAS POLITICS- POL 1133 EXAM # 1
TEST FORM B
Which of the following is NOT a power of the Texas legislature?
propose laws
oversight of state agencies c. appoint judges
d. pass the bi...
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TEXAS POLITICS- POL 1133
EXAM # 1
TEST FORM B 1. Which of the following is NOT a power of the Texas legislature?
a. propose laws
b. oversight of state agencies
c. appoint judges
d. pass the biennial budget
2. A senator can attempt to delay or impede a bill’s passage by speaking on the floor as long as physically possible, which is called:
a. filibustering
b. gerrymandering
c. cloture
d. senatorial privilege
3. Assume both the Texas House and Senate have passed transportation bills. The bills are almost identical, with slight differences. How will these differences be reconciled prior to the bill being sent to the governor for consideration?
a.by a special committee that is chaired by the speaker and vice-chaired by the lieutenant governor
b.in a conference committee c.the governor’s staff will reconcile any differences
d.in the standing committees that have jurisdiction 4. In the Texas legislature, the referral of a bill to a standing committee in the House and the Senate is the job of the
a. governor
b. Speaker of the House and lieutenant governor
c. secretary of state
d. sergeant of the House and Senate
5. The House Insurance Committee is hearing testimony from the Texas Department of Insurance about the effectiveness of recent procedural changes within the department. Which legislative function is this committee demonstrating?
a. lawmaking
b. budget and taxation
c. oversight
d. management
6. What are the primary causes of legislative turnover in the Texas legislature?
a. The year-long legislative sessions often have a negative effect on a legislator’s family life.
b. The effects of redistricting, low pay, and personal costs of running for office make the position undesirable.
c. The vicious nature of politics in Austin deters legislators from seeking reelection.
d. The lack of benefits and responsibilities outside the legislature lead many not to return.
7. For a bill that starts, the steps are:
a.Introduction, referral, consideration by standing committee, floor action, action by conference This study source was downloaded by 100000822197668 from CourseHero.com on 03-28-2021 20:12:46 GMT -05:00
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b.Introduction, floor action, referral, consideration by standing committee, action by conference committee, approval by both houses, and action by the governor. c.Introduction, action by full committee, referral, consideration by standing committee, floor action, and action by governor.
d.Introduction, referral, action by conference committee and approval by both houses, and action by
the governor. 8. In an average legislative session in the Texas legislature, about __ percent of all bills introduced will actually be passed into law.
a. 2
b. 11
c. 24 d. 41
9. In which step of the lawmaking process do most bills die in the Texas Legislature?
a. scheduling
b. referral
c. committee work
d. debate
10. Which type of legislative committee is most important?
a. standing
b. conference
c. interim d. special
11. The lieutenant governor is not formally a senator and cannot vote except in cases of a tie, yet he or she has great power over the senate. Why?
a. the bully pulpit and the ear of the governor
b. senatorial tradition
c. powers similar to those of the speaker of the house d. a popular sovereignty mandate
12. How is the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives chosen?
a. The Speaker is elected in a statewide election
b. The Speaker is elected by members of the House
c. The Speaker is the most senior representative in the House
d. The Speaker is elected by members of both houses
13. Which of the following is NOT among the powers of the speaker of the house in the Texas House of Representatives?
a. committee chair appointments
b. bill referral to committees
c. appoints members to calendar committee
d. appoints all members of standing committees
14. Each member of the Texas House represents approximately ________ constituents, and each senator represents over ________constituents.
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