Special sessions of the Texas legislature __________.

Special sessions of the Texas legislature __________.
 
  a. can consider any topics the members of the legislature desire
  b. can only occur in odd-numbered years
  c. typically last 140 days
  d. can only be called by the governor

 Q. 2

The Texas legislature is __________.
 
  a. unicameral and has 181 members
  b. bicameral and has 15 senators and 120 House members
  c. bicameral and has 31 senators and 150 House members
  d. bicameral and has 100 senators and 435 House members

 Q. 3

When the legislature makes sure that state agencies are doing what they are charged with by law, it is engaging in what function? a. representation
 
  a. representation
  b. oversight
  c. interpretation
  d. enactment

 Q. 4

The functions of the Texas legislature include __________.
 
  a. enacting laws and overseeing state agencies
  b. representing the public and vetoing laws
  c. commanding the national guard and educating the public
  d. interpreting laws and making appointments

 Q. 5

In the context of political science, the development of a legislative body into a formally structured system with stable membership, complex rules, expanded internal operations, and the delineation of staff functions is known as __________.
 
  a. politicalization
  b. democratization
  c. institutionalization
  d. socialization

 Q. 6

Compare and contrast independent school districts with other types of special districts. For what purposes are these districts created? Should the functions of special districts be turned over to the states?
 
  Should they be turned over to private businesses? Why or why not?
  What will be an ideal response?

 Q. 7

The Texas Constitution stipulates that all county judges must have law degrees.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

 Q. 8

Candidates for city council run in partisan elections for at-large seats.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.