Exam 3 Prep

The state executive who administers election law in Texas is the

​Disputes concerning business contracts, divorce, family matters,and personal injury involve

LULAC vs. Richards is a significant court case because...

The "President Trump Witch Hunt" article discussed in class is an example of...

In Texas, nearly all judges are chosen by a

Donating to a party after they won because you originally donated to the other person is what?

Hiring supporters of elected officials as government employees w/out regard to their abilities

What interest group focuses on things like increased wages and health insurance?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Missouri Plan?

Which of the following courts does NOT have criminal jurisdiction?

Rep. Texas in civil court, issues opinions on legal questions, & enforces child support orders?

Who is the current Speaker of the House in Texas?

Representative in her 70s who works to represent those in their 20s is said to be providing

The term plaintiff refers to the person who

A lobbyist is someone who...

What is an example of a current social movement?

Regular sessions of the Texas legislature run for

The redistricting practice of drawing legislative districts to favor 1 group or party is called

A party 2 a civil case who's dissatisfied w/ outcome in trial court could proceed to a court w/

Which of the following interest groups would be an example of a professional group in Texas?

A court that hears and decides cases tried for the first time has

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to apolitical candidate is

Reps. & senators appointed 2 reach agreement on similar bills passed by House & Senate.

It is common for governors to repay major contributors to their election campaigns with

Which of the following is the oldest Latino interest group in Texas?

Attempting to delay a bill’s passage by speaking on the floor as long as physically possible

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Speaker of the Tx House of Representatives

The governor's legislative powers include all of the following, EXCEPT

David Whitley is not yet Secretary of State because of his

Interest groups use all of the following techniques to influence policy decisions EXCEPT

​The term misdemeanor refers to a

If the governor vetoes a bill after the legislature has adjourned,

Being able to sign most of the budget into law, while vetoing certain parts is called

Legislator members are a majority of the following, EXCEPT

What is an interest group?