The Texas House of Representatives consists of __________ members.

The Texas House of Representatives consists of __________ members.
 
  A) 31
  B) 55
  C) 150
  D) 400

 Q. 2

Permanent committees existing in both the House and Senate that deal with constant, recurring issues are called __________ committees.
 
  A) standing
  B) select
  C) conference
  D) compromise
  E) joint

 Q. 3

The Texas legislature is ___________, meaning that it is composed of two chambers.
 
  A) unicameral
  B) bicameral
  C) bilateral
  D) unitary

 Q. 4

A formally proposed piece of legislation is referred to as ________.
 
  A) a bill
  B) pork
  C) a ladel
  D) a plank
  E) a platform

 Q. 5

Functions of the Texas legislature include all of the following, EXCEPT
 
  A) enacting legislation.
  B) proposing constitutional amendments.
  C) appointing state judges.
  D) removing executive and judicial officials.

 Q. 6

What role may the vice president of the United States play in the Senate?
 
  A) appoint committee chairs
  B) assign bills to committee
  C) issue a pocket veto
  D) cast a vote in the event of a tie
  E) the vice president has no role in the Senate

 Q. 7

The system of politics in Texas can be described as one with
 
  A) weak parties and weak interest groups.
  B) strong parties and strong interest groups.
  C) strong parties and weak interest groups.
  D) weak parties and strong interest groups.