Govt 2306 Chapter 8-10 Study Guide
Chapter 8
1. Is the legislature in Texas unicameral or bicameral? If bicameral, how many members are in the
House and how many in the Senate?
2. Explain what impeachment is and explain the steps in the impeachment process in Texas.
3. Explain how a non-partisan election works.
4. How often do the legislative sessions happen and how long do they last?
5. How much do legislators in Texas make a year?
6. What does the text say about legislative turnover, and how does it say that it occurs?
7. What is term limitation and do you think it is a good idea for Texas?
8. Please explain what the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) is and what they do. Is this board
important and why so?
9. Please explain what the Legislative Redistricting Board (LRB) is and what they do. Is this board
important and why so?
10. How does seniority figure into committee appointments?
11. What is a resolution and how does it differ from a bill?
12. What is a line-item veto?
13. Define constituency.
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What are the qualifications and background for Governor in Texas?
What is the term of office for Governor in Texas and how can she be removed?
Explain senatorial courtesy in Texas.
Explain the difference between a reprieve, commutation and a pardon.
Define and explain budget execution authority.
What is the concept of the term, “plural executive”?
Explain Jacksonian democracy.
What is an Attorney General opinion?
What is the permanent school fund?
Explain sunset review.
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What does the term, “punitive damages”, mean?
Explain the difference between a criminal case and a civil case.
What does burden of proof mean?
What are a plaintiff and a defendant?
What is a probate case?
What is a tort case?
What is a plea bargain?
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Chapter 10 (continued)
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What are a trial and an appeal?
What is reversible and harmless error?
What is a city ordinance?
What is a property lien?
What is a forcible entry and detainer suit?
What is a writ of mandamus?
What is a partisan election?