Which of the following is NOT true regarding special sessions of the Texas legislature?
A) They may only meet for 30 days.
B) They have their agenda set by the governor.
C) They may only be called by the governor.
D) They are limited to three per year.
Q. 2Congressional agencies such as the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) are designed to _______________.
A) recommend legislation to the leaders of Congress
B) critique Congress
C) provide objective information for use in formulating policy
D) report to the president on the actions of Congress
E) reveal criminal activity on the part of members of Congress
Q. 3Regular sessions of the Texas legislature run for
A) 140 days, in odd-numbered years.
B) 150 days, every single year.
C) 140 days in even-numbered years.
D) 150 days, every four years.
Q. 4The chairpersons of congressional committees are _________.
A) chosen in a nationwide election
B) elected by the full membership of congress
C) members of the majority party who are appointed by the majority party leadership
D) evenly divided between majority and minority party members
E) appointed based solely on seniority regardless of party affiliation
Q. 5If a state legislator is a member of the National Guard and is called to active military duty for more than 30 days, what will happen?
A) The legislator appoints a qualified replacement who must be approved by the appropriate chamber.
B) The governor appoints a qualified replacement who must be approved by the appropriate chamber.
C) A special committee in the appropriate chamber appoints a qualified replacement.
D) Legislators cannot also be members of the National Guard or other military units.
Q. 6Congressional committees that consist of members of both the House and Senate are ________ committees.
A) standing
B) ad hoc
C) coordinating
D) joint
E) select
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