Which actor has the most influence over the use and content of special sessions of the Texas legislature? a) the lieutenant governor,because special sessions are one of the powers granted to the lieutenant governor through the plural executive b) the chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, who decides what is on the agenda for the special session and must approve calling special sessions c) the Speaker of the House, because all legislation must originate in the House, even if the governor calls a special session d) the governor, because only the governor can call a special session and he or she gets to set the agenda for the session as well

A belief that there is no absolute truth because truth can change depending on one's perspective is referred to as: formal operational thinking. objective theory of knowledge. subjective theory of knowledge. evaluativist theory of knowledge.

Servant leadership is exclusive to Western Christian culture. True False

The Texas House and the Texas Senate are elitist democracies. True False

There are __ duties or pillars of Islam A 10 B 8 C 5

What kinds of factors drive political participation? Check the one that does not apply. Select one: a. Government regulation b. Interest in politics c. Resources (time, money and civil skills) d. Education

How many tiers/levels does the federal judiciary have? Three Two Six Four

Question 15 (1 point) Which of the following activities would be the best example of political tolerance? posting a sign on your office door indicating that all people will be respected there passing laws to ensure that transgender job applicants are not discriminated against by private companies raising objections to someone publicly telling off-color jokes that target transgender people welcoming transgender people into your profession

Which consideration is a utilitarian argument for limiting immigration? Immigration is not natural Immigration will disrupt the economy. Immigration violates the rights of natural-born citizens. Immigration treats natural-born citizens as mere means rather than as ends.

During a televised debate on the role of religion in government, a prominent cleric argues that Islamic scholars should avoid direct involvement in state politics. He insists that religious leaders should focus on spiritual guidance and personal piety rather than holding political office or endorsing specific policies.When asked about the concept of Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist), he expresses skepticism, suggesting that clerical rule risks corrupting religious authority. Which of the following best describes the cleric's likely ideological stance? He is a Quietist.believing that religious scholars should abstain from direct political power. He is a supporter of theocratic government and believes clerics should rule directly. He is a revolutionary Islamist, advocating for active clerical leadership in all state affairs. He is a secular nationalist, opposing any role for religion in public life.

The fundamental principles of a democracy are: Political liberty Popular sovereignty All responses are correct Political equality