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Texas Legislature: Evolution and Institutionalization

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What is the term used to describe the evolution of the Texas legislature over the past century?

Institutionalization (correct)
Modernization
Professionalization
Amateurization

What is the primary role of the Texas legislature in the lawmaking process?

Resolving conflicts (correct)
Enforcing laws
Appointing judges
Ratifying treaties

What is the term used to describe the legislature's responsibility to ensure that they are carrying out their duties as assigned by law?

Bicameralism
Jurisdiction
Oversight (correct)
Legislation

How many members are in the Texas House of Representatives?

150 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a legislative system with one lawmaking body, as opposed to a bicameral system?

Unicameralism (A) Signup and view all the answers

How often are elections held for the Texas Senate?

Every two years (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many members are there in the Texas House of Representatives?

150 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of special sessions in the Texas Legislature?

To address urgent matters or issues that were not resolved during the regular legislative session (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of apportionment in Texas?

To ensure that each district has roughly equal representation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Reynolds v Sims' case?

It established the principle of 'one person, one vote' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Speaker of the House in the Texas Legislature?

To preside over debates, appoint committee members, and influence the legislative agenda (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor in the Texas Legislature?

To preside over Senate debates, assign bills to committees, and cast tie-breaking votes (B) Signup and view all the answers

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