Most Texas cities begin the yearly budget process in __________.

When a candidate's experience includes 15-20 years in politics, from city council to state and federal legislative bodies, and the person has little or no private sector experience, this is an example of __________

a. careerism b. amateurism c. celebrity d. franking privilege

Like members of the U.S. Congress, state legislators have a law-making function that includes the important job of:

a. developing and voting on bills. b. passing a budget every four years. c. visiting their districts for ceremonial events. d. requiring the executive to attend special sessions.