What is the role of the Texas legislature in amending the Texas Constitution?
a
.
A majority vote of each house of the Texas legislature is
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b
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Two-thirds of the total membership of each chamber of the Texas legislature must approve it.
c
.
The legislature holds no formal role in the process.
d
.
Three-fourths of the state senate must approve the amendment.
e
.
The legislature must unanimously support the amendment for it to advance.
What was one of the effects on the legislature in the Constitution of 1876?
a
.
It led to many more policies being passed by the legislature.
b
.
It enhanced the relationship between the governor and legislature.
c
.
It greatly expanded the powers of the legislature.
d
.
It greatly helped the legislature work in bipartisan fashion.
e
.
It greatly restricted the legisla
How does the Texas governor's powers differ from presidential powers?
a
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The Texas governor has the power of a line-item veto, but the President does not
b
.
The Texas governor may issue a pocket veto, but the President may not.
c
.
There are no differences between the Presidential and Texas gubernatorial powers.
d
.
The President can exercise a veto, but the Texas governor does not.
e
.
The President can issue pardons, but the Texas governor cannot.
Which of the following best explains the impact of the Shelby County v. Holder decision?
a
.
It invalidated the Voting Rights Act as unjustified under the commerce clause.
b
.
It clarified existing election law to ensure uniform elections practices throughout the United States.
c
.
It strengthened civil rights protections for nonracial minorities by recognizing changes in
patterns of discrimination.
d
.
It reduced the authority that the Voting Rights Act had previously granted the national government
to review state election policies.
e
.
It recognized the role of the states' rights argument in resisting civil rights advances.
The governor of Texas is generally considered to be weaker than other state's governors. Which of these
constitutional provisions is considered to restrict the power of the Texas governor?
a
.
The requirement of two-thirds of senators necessary to remove appointed state officers
b
.
The plural executive
c
.
Restricted power to issue directives (or binding orders) to state agencies
d
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