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A bill will be read times before being voted on.

three

Which of the following accurately describes the minimum qualifications for serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives?

21 years of age; Texas resident for at least 2 years

What is the role of the governor in calling special sessions of the Texas legislature?

The governor can call as many special sessions as desired.

Texas uses -member districts, meaning each member of the Texas Legislature represents one legislative district.

single

The assigns representatives to each of the committees.

Speaker of the House

The Texas Legislature consists of _____ House members and _____ Senators.

150; 31

How many elected officials in the Texas Legislature identify as members of the LGBT community?

7

Who is the highest-ranking official in the Texas House of Representatives?

Speaker

According to the Texas Constitution, the governor must be at least _____ years old, an American citizen, and a resident of Texas for at least _____ years

30; five

To help prepare its own budget, the Texas Legislature relies heavily on the ______________________ proposed budget

Governor's

In Texas, judges are selected

by voters

The governor of Texas has the line-item veto power, which allows the governor to veto (reject) _

individual parts of a spending bill

In a civil case, the party bringing the civil suit is the _

plaintiff

According to the Texas court system, cases start in ______________________ and then work their way up to ______________

local trial courts; appeals courts

Where do all civil cases in the Texas court system go for appeal?

Texas Supreme Court

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Justices of the Peace in Texas?

Conducting trials for high-level criminal offenses

What type of laws are Texas State Statutes?

Laws passed by the Texas Legislature

Precedent

is a principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court or other tribunal when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts

In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that

a person must be made aware of their rights prior to being questioned

Texas has ___________ courts of appeal, each service a specific set of counties.

14

In a ______________________ election, judges are elected by the people, and candidates are listed on the ballot alongside a label designating political party affiliation.

partisan

Which of the following is most closely associated with constitutional law?

Texas Constitution (law)

What is the role of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in the state court system?

It specializes in civil cases from the appellate courts.D

Municipal courts are ___________ courts.

City

consists of laws that govern the activities of administrative agencies of government. Government agency action can include rule making, adjudication, or the enforcement of a specific regulatory agenda.

Administrative regulations

Texas governors can serve__

an unlimited number of four-year terms

There are a total of ___________ sitting judges on Texas' supreme court(s).

9

What role does the Texas Attorney General play in Texas budget policy making?

It issues legal opinions on how certain parts of the state budget shall be implemented.

The governor's powers in Texas are ______________________ compared to other state governors.

Broad

The ______________________ is the largest elected body in the state's executive branch.

Texas State Board of Education

Which of the following are constitutional powers of the governor of Texas?

All of the statements are true

The ______________________ serves as the official lawyer for the state of Texas.

Texas Attorney General

What is the primarily responsibility of the Legislative Budget Board (LBB)?

It prepares the state's draft budget under the direction of legislative leaders.

The administrator of elections in Texas is

the Texas Secretary of State

Controversy ensued at the end of the 2019 session after the Texas Legislature failed to pass a "Sunset" bill that would have continued the existence of the ______________________, although Texas Governor Abbott subsequently approved its continuation through the issuing of an executive order.

State Board of Plumbing Examiner

The ______________________ has several duties including presiding over elections.

Secretary of State

The Texas Legislature can override a governor's veto with ______________________ approval of ______________________.

two-thirds: both the House and Senate

What is the role of the chair of a committee in the legislative process?

To decide when and which bills will be considered by the committee

Texas legislators are paid _____ per month, plus a per diem of $190 for every day the legislature is in session.

600

The Texas State Capitol, where the Texas Legislature conducts business, is located in

Austin

Which chamber of the Texas Legislature is referred to as the upper house?

Texas Senate

What role does the Texas Legislative Council play in the bill drafting process?

It drafts bills and provides research assistance

What is the term used to describe the practice of dividing a constituency between several districts to prevent it from achieving a majority?

Cracking

How often does the Texas Legislature meet for regular sessions?

Once every odd-numbered year

How can the constitutional requirement of reading a bill on three separate days be suspended?

By a four-fifths vote of the chamber in which the bill is pending

How many majority-minority districts were there in Texas as of 2015?

18

What happens if the governor neither signs or vetoes a bill within the given time frame?

The bill becomes a law

According to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, what is the requirement for drawing electoral district lines?

They must not improperly dilute minorities' voting power

Who is the highest-ranking official in the Texas Senate?

Lieutenant Governor

Redistricting

is the process by which new congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn.

Which of the following accurately describes the minimum qualifications for serving as a member of the Texas Senate?

26 years of age; Texas resident for at least 5 years

The Texas Legislature is ______________________ with ______________________ consisting of a ______________________.

bicameral; two bodies; Senate and House

What happens if congressional or State Board of Education districts are not enacted during the first regular session?

The governor may call a special session

When does a bill typically take effect under current legislative practice?

On the start of the state's fiscal year

_ includes full pardons after conviction or successful completion of a term of deferred adjudication community supervision, conditional pardons, pardons based on innocence, commutations of sentence, and reprieves.

Clemency

Which of the following positions is not part of the executive branch in Texas?

Speaker of the House

Which statement accurately describes the terms of the female governors of Texas?

Miriam Ferguson served two terms, while Ann Richards served one term.

Which of the following statements is true about the history of Texas governors?

James Ferguson is the only governor to be impeached.

The is the state's chief financial officer.

Comptroller

What is the role of the Comptroller of Public Accounts in the budget process?

Generating the state's total revenue estimate

Texas House members are elected to serve a _____-year term.

Two

Gerrymandering ______________________.

is the process in which voting districts are redrawn in a way to favor one party during elections

Which organization used the Texas Railroad Commission as a model for creating a worldwide oil cartel?

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

What is one of the duties of the Texas Agriculture Commissioner?

Administering the Texas Agriculture Department

Who appoints the Commissioner of Education in Texas?

The Governor

What is the main responsibility of the Texas State Board of Education?

Setting curriculum standards and reviewing textbooks

When does the Governor of Texas have line-item veto power?

When a bill contains multiple items of appropriation

What is the role of the Comptroller of Public Accounts in Texas?

Overseeing the state's tax collection and finances

The Texas Railroad Commission was later used as a model for .

the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

What role does the Commissioner of the General Land Office play in managing disaster relief funds?

Overseeing the distribution of funds after a disaster

What is the significance of the provision that allows the Governor to veto legislation after the Legislature has adjourned?

It prevents the Legislature from overriding a veto.

What is the term length for the Texas Attorney General?

Four years

Executive agencies cannot make law, but can shape the way laws are implemented through what means?

agency rulemaking

Where do all civil cases in the Texas court system go for appeal?

Texas Supreme Court

Under original jurisdiction, .

a court gets to hear the case first

___ law consists of rules and regulations which govern transactions and grievances between individual citizens.

Civil

For many civil lawsuits, both sides are given a period of , during which both sides are required to share information and evidence with each other.

discovery

Before going to trial, most civil lawsuits are resolved through , a formal agreement in which the plaintiff? agrees to forego continuing to trial in exchange for money and/or some other specific consideration from the defendant.

settlement

What is the primary role of statutory law in Texas?

Enacting laws passed by the U.S. Congress and the Texas Legislature

In which type of judicial selection process are judges appointed by the governor with approval from the legislative body?

Gubernatorial appointment

According to Director Billy Corriher, voters understand very little about how partisanship plays into .

everyday decisions on the bench

Who sponsored the study titled "Justice At Risk: An empirical analysis of campaign contributions and judicial decisions"?

American Constitution Society

According to the Shepherd study, is there a relationship between campaign contributions and justices' voting in retention election systems?

No, there is no relationship.

What is the significance of court precedents in the legal system?

They guide the decision-making process in subsequent similar cases

What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial in Texas?

Beyond a reasonable doubt

What type of analysis did the Shepherd study employ?

Empirical analysis

What is the primary focus of criminal justice?

To enforce criminal law and ensure public safety.

Which source of law took effect on February 15, 1876, and establishes the structure and purpose of the Texas government?

Texas Constitution

Among which types of judicial systems does the empirical relationship between business contributions and justices' voting for business interests exist?

Partisan and nonpartisan systems

What are some examples of rehabilitation or punishment that can be imposed during the post-trial stage?

Probation and parole