Exam #2 Review

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The structure of the Texas Legislature is defined with which of the following: Unicameral, One chamber, Bicameral, House of Representatives

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Bicameral

Front

One of the first of its kind in the nation, Texas passed which of the following Acts that requires a periodic review of state agencies?
Options: Agency Review Act, Affordable Care Act, Legislative Budget Act, Sunset Review Act

Back

Sunset Review Act

Front

A legislative agency that prepares the two-year budget and appropriations bill for the Texas Legislature is the ____________________________________

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Legislative Budget Board

Front

The basic business of the Texas Legislature in reviewing and shaping bills submitted is the work of which of the following: Legislative staffers, Lobbyists and advocates, State agencies, Committees?

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Committees

Front

Who can introduce bills for consideration by the Texas Legislature?

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Only legislators

Front

Which of the following is NOT an option for the Governor once a bill has been passed by the Texas Legislature?
Sign it,
Veto it,
Allow it to become law without signature

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Amend it

Front

Floor action in the Texas Legislature refers to which of the following in the legislative process?
Options: Work of legislative committees, Review of a bill by the Governor, Review, debate and amendment by a Chamber, Makes the bill immediately law

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Review, debate and amendment by a Chamber

Front

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for being elected to the Texas House of Representatives?
- US citizen
- 2 years residence in Texas
- 12 months as a resident of the district

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Having already served at least two terms in the Legislature

Front

The Texas Legislature consist of 150 members in the House of Representatives and ____ members in the Texas Senate.

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31

Front

Your reading identified five basic steps for a bill to become a law. Which of the following is NOT a step in that process? Introduction of the bill, Committee action, Floor action, Budget Board Approval, Governor's desk

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Budget Board Approval