Week 4 - Quiz

Question 1

The Texas legislature meets 140 days every year.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The Texas legislature has the same qualifications as members of Congress.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The Texas Governor controls the legislative process.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In Texas, federal funds are the largest part of the state budget.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The state sales tax is 8.25%.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Sales taxes are an example of progressive tax policy.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Income taxes are an example of regressive tax policy.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The governor of Texas and the president of the US have line-tem veto authority.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

The Governor and Lt. Governor of Texas run as a team the same way the president and vice president of the US do in each election.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Unlike members of the state legislature, the Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General of Texas are required by law to be attorneys.

Answer 10

False