Is the article used about the Texas State Government?
Concepts to study for Unit Test 2 – Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 3 Chapter 8 Functions of the legislature (lawmaking, oversight) Biennial and bicameral Reapportionment and redistricting Gerrymandering Leadership positions in the TX legislature: speaker of the house and lieutenant governor Special sessions of the legislature Role of committees Chapter 9 – the Governor Election Plural executive Tenure Governor who has been elected to three consecutive terms Secretary of State Veto power and override requirements Governor appointment powers and judicial powers State bureaucracy Chapter 10 Appellate courts Trial courts Highest courts in TX (Bifurcated system) Methods of judicial selection Criminal cases Civil cases Chapter 3 Federalism Council-manager form of government General law cities Home rule cities Annexation County level of government Extra Credit Representational Roles (delegate, trustee, politico) Budget as Policy