Once an amendment proposal has been successfully approved by the Texas legislature, what is required for the amendment to be ratified?
a. a three-fourths supermajority of voters in a popular election
b. a two-thirds supermajority of voters in a popular election
c. a simple majority of voters in a popular election
d. about one-third of the voters in a popular election
e. nothing, as approval of an amendment in the state legislature automatically means the amendment is also ratified
c
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A. repetition B. simplicity and symbolism C. exaggeration D. all of these
Which of the following is not considered a resource for interest group influence?
A. large membership B. leadership and organization C. intensity D. integrity
Ratification of a proposed constitutional amendment requires approval by
a. a majority of legislators. b. a majority of voters. c. two-thirds of voters. d. two-thirds of legislators. e. a majority of voters and approval of the Supreme Court.
When a bill is being discussed in the plenary, this _____
a. weakens legislative influence by lengthening the debate process b. weakens legislative influence by undermining control of committees c. strengthens legislative influence by turning committees into gatekeepers d. strengthens legislative influence by making the adoption process more efficient