front 1 Which group is underrepresented in the legislature relative to their percentages in the general population? | back 1 All of the above are true
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front 2 Which of the following is not a formal qualification to become a member of the Texas House of Representatives? | back 2 Having lived in Texas for five years prior to being elected |
front 3 To win a senate seat in the Texas Legislature, one must raise an average of | back 3 $656,908 |
front 4 When the people in legislative districts elect representatives that "look like" the people they represent, the legislature is said to achieve __________ representation | back 4 descriptive |
front 5 What has been the response whenever the legislature considers increasing appropriations to hire competent staff for individual legislators? | back 5 Both the general public and special interests voice strong opposition |
front 6 Which of the following is not a formal qualification to become a state senator in Texas? | back 6 Having lived in the state for five years, as well as five years in the district in which he or she seeks election |
front 7 During the 83rd Texas Legislative Session | back 7 there were two Asian-American members serving in the Texas Legislature |
front 8 Which statement about females in the Texas House of Representatives is correct? | back 8 Women have a higher percentage of representation in the House than in the Senate |
front 9 By law legislative districts can deviate plus or minus ________ percent from the mean to be drawn as evenly as possible. | back 9 5 |
front 10 During the 83rd Legislative session, __________ of the Texas House were Latino? | back 10 20 percent |