Both the speaker of the Texas House and the lieutenant governor are chosen in statewide election to serve four-year terms
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: F
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Chairpersons of committees in the Texas legislature are selected by _____
a. the governor b. the presiding officers c. committee members d. the full House and Senate e. the seniority system, with the longest-serving committee member being the chair
Which of the following statements is true of federal government spending for 2016?
A) Social Security and Medicare are available only to low-income individuals. B) Along with veterans' benefits, defense spending amounts to about a fifth of the federal budget. C) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families accounts for 22 percent of the federal budget. D) Medicaid is funded by payroll taxes and paid out to all qualifying persons, regardless of income. E) National debt is most likely to decrease in future years.
Free and Cantril described Americans as “______ conservatives” and “______ liberals.”
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When the House Rules Committee issues a "closed rule" on a bill, it allows __________.
A. the setting of a timeframe for a decision on the bill B. a full debate in a full session of the House C. a full debate in committee behind closed doors D. only a yes or a no vote without amendments