Exam 2 TX GOVT
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How many people are in the Senate in Texas?
31 senate members.
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What is a special session in Texas?
A session that lasts 30 days and can only be called by the governor.
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Who is overrepresented in the state legislature?
White male.
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How do we select the lieutenant governor in Texas?
By-election.
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How are the house speakers chosen in Texas?
The house selects the speaker.
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What is a veto?
Killing a bill.
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How do you overwrite a veto?
Requires two-thirds of the state legislature.
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What is a line-item veto?
Marking out certain parts of bills related to appropriations.
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What type of legislature does Texas have?
Bicameral legislature.
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What do legislators make per year in Texas?
$7200.
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What does LBB stand for?
Legislative Budget Board.
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Historically, who dominated Texas?
Conservatives.
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What does the LBB do?
Prepares and provides appropriate bills to submit to the legislature.
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What is the main purpose of the LBB?
To prepare the budget.
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What does WASP stand for?
White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.
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What are the qualifications to be a governor in Texas?
Must be 30 years old, an American citizen, and a resident of Texas for 5 years before the elections.
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What is the role of the secretary of state in Texas?
Runs the elections in the state.
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What is senatorial courtesy?
The governor consults with a senator to check the suitability of a judicial nominee.
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If a mayor wants to see the impact of a new state law, who can they call?
They can call the attorney general.
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Does the attorney general in Texas practice criminal law?
No, they represent the state.
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Who in the plural executive safeguards all the state's money?
The controller of public accounts.
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Which official enforces Texas weight and measure laws?
The Commissioner of Agriculture.
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What does the railroad commissioner do in Texas?
Regulates the oil and natural gas industry.
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Who manages the state's mineral rights?
Commissioner of General Land Office.
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How many terms can the governor serve?
Unlimited.
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When do elections occur in Texas?
Every 4 years, with no presidential elections.
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What is impeachment?
Starts in the house, goes to the senate, requires a two-thirds margin.
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What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial?
Guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
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What is the standard of proof in a civil case?
Preponderance of evidence.
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What is a misdemeanor?
The minimal (lowest charge).
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What is a felony?
Major crimes (largest charge).
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What is an example of a civil case?
Probate, custody battles, divorce, etc.
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What does TORT mean?
Personal injury.
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What are governor proceedings known as?
Advisory proceedings.
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What is probate?
Cases involving the belongings of deceased relatives without a will.
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What is a deal in court?
Bargain plea.
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Which court do you see for minor cases?
Municipal court.
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What does indictment mean?
An issue from the grand jury.
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What is a trial court?
A court of law where cases are initially tried, typically a district court.
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What is a reversible error?
A massive mistake that warrants new trials.
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