General Law
When are governor elections held?
On even numbered years when there's no presidential election
a legislative body with two houses or chambers
bicameral legislature
A legislator who votes based on what he or she thinks is best for his or her district
a trustee
a collective understanding of the way an organization works held by those who run it
institutional memory
legislation considered at the committee stage
first reading
True or False: The Governor has term limits
True
general law
law where the bill potentially affects all Texans
a legislator who is simply a mouthpiece for the wishes of his or her constituency
delegate
permanent committees that deal with specific issue of topic
standing committee
definition of amend
the process of bill
Rick Perry
law that only affect units of government at the local level
local law
what is a Sine die
the end of a legislative session
a temporary committee that has a fixed issue to investigate
select committee
legislators edit part of the original legislation so that it meets the preferences of the committee
markup
How can a governor be removed from office?
Through an impeachment process
law that exempt businesses or individuals from state laws
special law
an individual who currently holds public office
incumbent
having a lengthier legislative service than others
seniority
legislation considered at the floor stage
second reading
Who has control over "appointment and removal"?
The governor (chief executive)
legislation that conveys the will of the chamber
resolutions
when incumbents lose their seats and new members are voted into office
turnover
the power to call on a legislator to allow him or her to speak during debates
recognition
the voting stage of legislation
third reading