In the last half-century, __________.
A. the percentage of bills introduced that ultimately become law has declined significantly
B. a majority of bills passed by the Texas Senate have been vetoed by the governor
C. standing committees have considered fewer pieces of legislation
D. the number of bills introduced in legislative sessions has increased
Answer: D
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Direct supervision of the preparation of ballots and certification of election results for the state are the responsibility of the ________
A. governor B. lieutenant governor C. auditor D. secretary of state
Under the House rules, the only time the Speaker of the House must vote is when:
A. a filibuster occurs. B. the president pro tempore is absent. C. there is a tie. D. the president vetoes a bill. E. a cloture is invoked.
Which of the following have recent movements, such as the antiglobalization movement and the anti–Iraq War movement, used to spread information, raise money, and organize?
a. social networking and text messaging b. speeches c. radio stations d. television and Internet advertising
Which statement about problems facing the state of Texas with regard to health care costs is true? a. Both advances in treating medical problems and the costs of treating them have increased dramatically
b. Increasing costs have meant that lower percentages of Americans have access to private health insurance, and even middle-income families often lack health coverage. c. Because of the costs of health care coverage and hospitalization, nearly anyone lacking health care coverage is medically indigent. d. Texas ranks worst in the nation in terms of health insurance, with approximately 25 percent of its population lacking it. e. all of these