In 2003 Democratic state legislators fled to Oklahoma in a dispute over __________.

In 2003 Democratic state legislators fled to Oklahoma in a dispute over __________.
 
  a. funding for a new transportation network
  b. academic placement tests in public schools
  c. redistricting for the state's congressional seats
  d. cuts in health care for low-income individuals

 Q. 2

As a result of __________, equity in redistricting was extended to Texas under the idea that state legislative districts had to be apportioned on the one person, one vote principle.
 
  a. Baker v. Carr
  b. Davis v. Federal Election Committee
  c. Reynolds v. Sims
  d. Kilgarlin v. Martin

 Q. 3

Apportionment and redistricting address fundamental questions of who should be represented and __________.
 
  a. how they should be represented
  b. who pays the costs of campaigning
  c. how often officials should be elected
  d. the professionalism of legislative institutions

 Q. 4

What are the primary causes of legislative turnover in the Texas legislature?
 
  a. The year-long legislative sessions often have a negative effect on a legislator's family life.
  b. The effects of redistricting, low pay, and personal costs of running for office make the position undesirable.
  c. The vicious nature of politics in Austin disenfranchises legislators from seeking reelection.
  d. The lack of benefits and responsibilities outside the legislature lead many not to return.

 Q. 5

In recent years, the legislature has increasingly become dominated by business owners and attorneys because __________.
 
  a. new qualifications for one to serve in the legislature require a postgraduate degree
  b. low legislative pay and increasing demands on time preclude many salaried people from serving
  c. voters believe that people with these backgrounds are best fit to serve in the legislature
  d. doctors and educators, who once dominated the legislature, have shown a declining interest

 Q. 6

When the legislature is in session, access to the floor of each chamber on the second floor of the Capitol is restricted to __________.
 
  a. lawmakers, spectators, and protestors of a bill being considered during the session
  b. journalists, lawyers, and citizens
  c. security personnel and legislative leaders
  d. lawmakers, accredited media representatives, and certain other state officials

 Q. 7

Members of the Texas House are elected for __________ years and senators are elected for __________ years.
 
  a. two; four
  b. two; six
  c. four; six
  d. four; four