Why do the speaker of the House and the lieutenant governor typically not participate in debate over bills?

a. They do not know enough about bills to offer meaningful input.
b. The rules of the chambers do not allow them to participate.
c. They are usually not present in their chambers.
d. They make an effort to act as neutral presiding officers.

Answer: d

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a) Juvenile courts are different from adult courts. b) Texas tries all juvenile offenders as if they were adults. c) Juvenile courts must follow the penal code or criminal law. d) Juveniles are not extended the same rights as adult defendants. e) Juvenile courts are pretty much the same as adult courts.

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Instructions serve many purposes in the data collection process. Which of the following is NOT among them?

a. define the participants' task for them b. motivate participants to perform well c. direct participants' attention to relevant stimuli d. explain to participants the true nature of the study

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