Legislature (2).pptx Part 2

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Is the Lieutenant Governor one of the 31 Texas state senators?

No

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What branch of Texas government does the Lieutenant Governor belong to?

The plural executive.

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Who elects the Lieutenant Governor?

Voters across the entire state of Texas.

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How many Texans elected Dan Patrick?

Texas voters statewide elected him, rather than voters in just one Senate district.

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How did new Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan secure the Speakership?

He relied on support from Democrats and moderate Republicans.

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What political group was the new Speaker described as aligning with in the later slide?

Far-right social conservatives.

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What does the phrase "As Texas goes, so goes the nation" mean?

Texas's political decisions, policies, and political trends can influence or reflect what happens nationally.