SocialStudies

What is an ad hoc committee? an informal subcommittee formed within a standing committee a joint committee established to resolve differences between bills a committee formed to consider bills when the legislature is not in session a committee established to study specific issues

Who elects the Texas Speaker of the House? the governor the lieutenant governor house members committee chairs

What is a power of the Texas House of Representatives? trying a case issuing pardons granting immunity impeaching the governor

What is one primary function of the Texas Legislature? to provide a forum for parties with conflicting goals to enforce laws created by the members of the house to approve bills proposed by the judiciary to increase the governor's executive power

What is one reason incumbents are frequently reelected? Challengers are always less likely to win the youth vote. Challengers do not request the help of lobbyists. Voters are more likely to recognize the names of incumbents. Interest groups are less likely to support incumbents.

.What is the term length for Texas legislators? Senators serve two-year terms and house members serve one-year terms. House members serve four-year terms and senators serve six-year terms. House members serve four-year terms and senators serve two-year terms. Senators serve four-year terms and house members serve two-year terms.

How frequently is Texas redistricted? every 20 years every ten years every five years every 25 years

What is one primary function of the Texas Legislature? to enforce policy created by the judiciary to increase the power of the governor to represent the interests of multiple groups to interpret the application of laws

What entity establishes procedures for making laws? a petition a veto a constitution a recall

What is the author's stance on government regulation of sugar intake? It is necessary for public health. It is unnecessary and an overreach. It is the responsibility of the government. It should be decided by the sugar industry.