Summarize the aspects of Texas political culture and general policy preferences that mark it as a very conservative state.
What will be an ideal response?
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Under the original Constitution, which members of government were directly elected by the people?
A) Senators B) members of the House of Representatives C) the president D) A & B E) all of the above
It appears that geographical factors such as what part of the country a person lives in have a greater effect on political opinion than whether that person has an urban or rural background
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is one power of the lieutenant governor?
a. The lieutenant governor calls for special sessions of legislature when required. b. The lieutenant governor appoints the members of the legislature. c. The lieutenant governor appoints chairs and vice-chairs of all senate committees. d. The lieutenant governor appoints members of the Legislative Redistricting Board.
Given its six year, staggered terms and indirect elections by state legislatures, the Senate was designed to
a. react quickly to public pressure or crises. b. slow down the pace of legislation and cool popular passions. c. consider the input of the people, not elites, when considering laws. d. be more unified around partisan principles than the House.