The Texas legislature can override the governor's line-item veto with a ________ vote in each house.

A. majority
B. two-thirds
C. three-fourths
D. three-fifths


Answer: B

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The increase in advertising by campaigns during the final weeks or days before an election is related to

A) ?the need to sway voters that have committed to the opposing candidate. B) ?the requirement by the Federal Elections Commission that all campaign funds be expended before election day. C) ?a reduction in advertising costs on television networks and radio stations. D) ?a desire to gain the support of an undecided voter. E) ?the need to counteract any decline in party support related to debates.

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In the Senate, a tie vote is broken by whom?

A. The president pro tempore B. The Senate majority leader C. The vice president D. The president E. The Senate minority leader

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The Department of Homeland Security is the third largest agency in personnel behind the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, although other departments have larger budgets.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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