Definition 1 of 86
• Fixed terms in office and difficult to remove the president.
• Can lead to uncertainty about the future. Often leads to conflict of power.
Perils of Presidentialism
British Parliament first reading
Imperiled Presidency
inherent executive power
Definition 2 of 86
You can attempt to amend the bill in committee to make it less favorable to supporters.
You can attempt to delay the bill and hope the clock "runs out" on the legislative session.
You can filibuster the bill (if you oppose it) when it hits the senate floor.
What sort of powers do you have to block the bill?
the organizational culture of House of Reps
Features of House of Representatives
Requirements to serve in the Texas Senate
Definition 3 of 86
when the demographic makeup of territorial units differs among the units and the country as a
whole
Congruent Federalism
Plural executive in Texas
conference committee
incongruent federalism
,Definition 4 of 86
head of the executive branch of Texas's government and the commander-in-chief of the state's
military forces. The governor has the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Texas
Legislature, and to convene the legislature.
inherent executive power
Features of the US senate
Powers of the Texas Governor
Features of House of Representatives
Definition 5 of 86
Debate on the final text of the bill, as amended.
British Parliament third reading
organizational culture of Senate
Imperial Presidency
View of presidency
Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton
Definition 6 of 86
A committee composed of members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate;
such committees oversee the Library of Congress and conduct investigations.
divided government
Veto, line-item veto
congressional select committees
joint committee
,Definition 7 of 86
-representatives vote specific stated wishes for their people they represent
-you do what "we say"
-direct dem.
-public opinion
Features of the US senate
delegate model of representation
Plural executive in Texas
trustee model of representation
Definition 8 of 86
-threat of veto more effective
-president fails to sign bill
-House and senate override by 2/3
Incumbency
divided government
regular veto
Requirements to serve in the Texas House of Representatives
Definition 9 of 86
binds country to legal deal
requires 2/3 senate vote
exec agreement
Single Member District Plurality System
treaty
War Powers Act
, Definition 10 of 86
appropriations- most powerful & largest (30 ppl), deals money to agencies
finance-taxing and revenue issues
trustee model of representation
organizational culture of Senate
Important Senate Committees
delegate model of representation
Definition 11 of 86
powerful and use power to make changes w/out help
Iron Triangle
When does the Texas Legislature meet?
issue network
Imperial Presidency
Definition 12 of 86
-legislative jurisdiction
-consider bills and issues and recommend measures for consideration by their respective
chambers.
-PERMANENT & MOST PROMINENT
-House and Senate, lawmaking authority, single chamber
inherent executive power
Powers of the Texas Governor
When does the Texas Legislature meet?
congressional standing committees
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