The low pay and strict limits on the length of time that the Texas House of Representatives and Senate are permitted to meet in regular session are indicative of the fact that the current Texas Constitution sought to create this type of legislature.

Individual members of the Texas legislature are generally NOT able to select what committees they will serve on, but they ARE able to select what caucuses they associate with.

This term refers to a situation wherein an individual can benefit from the activities of a group without having to contribute their own time, treasure, or talents to furthering the group’s goals.

The bureaucracy in Texas undertakes the following activities EXCEPT:

Voters should bring all the following items with them to vote EXCEPT:

The following are all characteristics that contribute to the Texas plural executive EXCEPT:

This type of interest group is primarily concerned with gaining benefits (often monetary) for its members.

Interest groups can limit who is allowed into their organization and are permitted to charge its members fees or dues.

This institution routinely serves as a filter for interactions between political figures (elected or otherwise) and the public.

Homogenization of news outlets tends to bring about all the following results, EXCEPT: