The legislative function of legislatures is defined as ________.
a. representing the people
b. the formal responsibility of making law
c. supervising the work of the executive and bureaucracy
d. delegating authority to courts
b. the formal responsibility of making law
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What does the supremacy clause assert?
a. State laws are superior to any federal laws. b. The Constitution and all laws made under it are superior to any state laws. c. Congress is the most powerful branch of the government. d. No European powers shall interfere in North America.
Based on political-science research, which of the following is the best explanation for the state's historic reliance on severance taxes on oil and gas production?
a) The oil and gas industry in Texas has been politically weak. b) Democrats have historically controlled the Texas legislature and held the governor's mansion. c) The Texas economy has historically been based on oil and gas production. d) Organized labor in Texas has been politically powerful. e) The state's efforts to protect the eco-system have been strong.