To what extent is the Texas state legislature institutionalized? Evaluate in terms of characteristics such as legislative sessions, membership and member turnover, and others. How does it compare to the legislatures of other states?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain the frequency and nature of the Texas legislature's general and special sessions and compare this to other states.
2. Explain the salary and benefits members of the legislature receive, how they are determined, and compare them to other states.
3. Explain the extent to which legislators are career politicians and the extent of turnover in the legislature and compare them to other states.
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d. It overturned the earlier decision that expanded federal power in Citizens United v. FEC (2010).
The most powerful position in the state senate is that of
a. Lieutenant Governor. b. speaker c. president d. president pro tem
If the governor vetoes a bill after the legislature has adjourned,
A) the bill will die and cannot be overridden. B) the bill may go to a House-Senate conference committee. C) the legislature will call itself into an override session. D) the bill will go on a referendum override ballot.
An initiative allows voters to place legislative measures directly on the ballot by getting enough signatures.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)