Key terms
A legislature with two chambers is called a _____
a bicameral legislature
Who calls a special session?
the governor
Early in the nation’s history, which policy/issue
was primarily the responsibility of the state
governments?
poverty
This presideent is credited as responsible for
a major shift toward the modern welfare state?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
How frequently is Texas redistricted?
Every 10 years
a ____ bill provides exceptions to general laws for specific individuals or types of property
special
How often does the Texas Legislature convene in regular session?
140 days every 2 years
What event marked the beginning of a new era
in which national and state governments began to
work increasingly together instead of in their own
spheres?
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
In 1966, President Johnson considered the establishment of this federal agency to be “an essential building block” for the future of the United States?
the Department of Transportation
Who in the Texas Legislature has the power
to assign bills to specific committees?
the lieutenant governor
_____ is the process by which the federal government delegates power to the state government.
devolution
Under what condition is legislation considered dead?
It has not been approved by both houses on the last day of a legislative session.
What type of issue was the primary reason the
United States shifted from a system of cooperative
federalism to a system of coercive federalism?
social issues
The federal government withholding education funds g from states until they comply with national laws represents an example of ____ federalism
coercive
Which of the following measures did the federal
government use to become more involved in state
and local matters?
grants in aid
This type of federalism is characterized by the
national and state governments working
independently of each other?
dual federalism
____ has the power to assign bills to specific committees
the lieutenant governor
the ______ is principally credited with the most recent shift in the balance of power between the state and federal governments?
Supreme Court
a commingling of national and state responsibilities is a hallmark of ______ federalism
modern
What is the impact of incumbency when running for legislative office?
It allows opportunities for name recognition.
a ____ is a requirement that states
comply with a federal policy but receive no
financial help in order to do so
unfunded mandate
a _____ committee is a committee established to study specific issues
ad hoc committee
During the age of dual federalism, the Supreme Court used ______ to limit the power of the national government?
the commmerce clause
Southern states cited deep division over _____ when seceding from the Union?
state sovereignty
Early in the nation’s history, which policy/issue
was primarily the responsibility of the national
government?
the regulation of currency