When the Texas Governor calls for a special session of the legislature, the agenda for the session is set by the
a. legislature.
b. Governor.
c. Lieutenant Governor.
d. Speaker of the House.
e. Supreme Court.
Q. 2The governor's item veto applies only to
a. education bills.
b. revenue bills.
c. appropriations bills.
d. welfare bills.
e. constitutional amendments.
Q. 3Exercising the message power and the session power are among the Texas Governor's responsibilities in his or her role as
a. chief executive.
b. chief legislator.
c. chief of state.
d. chief intergovernmental diplomat.
e. leader of the people.
Q. 4The governor's veto power is almost absolute because
a. the legislature often adjourns before the governor has had time to act on a bill.
b. the Texas constitution makes the governor very strong.
c. the legislature has no procedure to override the governor's veto.
d. checks and balances are nonexistent.
e. the presiding officers of the legislature have little power.
Q. 5When a bill is pigeonholed by a committee, it is
a. given the highest priority.
b. placed on the calendar.
c. given a special rule by the rules committee.
d. put on the bottom of a committee's agenda never to be seen again.
e. earmarked to receive favorable consideration from the appropriations committee.
Q. 6Address and quo warranto proceedings are both methods of
a. evading limits on the Governor's power to make appointments.
b. removing an official from office.
c. promoting the representation of minorities on state boards and commissions.
d. preparing the executive budget.
e. preparing for prosecution of those charged with capital crimes.
Q. 7Which of the following types of legislation may not originate in the Texas Senate?
a. Education bills
b. Revenue bills
c. Local bills
d. Welfare bills
e. Constitutional amendments
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