When an Amendment to the U

question 60

Multiple Choice

When an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is proposed by Congress, the Texas legislature may vote for ratification using

• A) simple resolution passed by a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
• B) joint resolution requiring a simple majority vote in each body.
• C) joint resolution passed by both houses and a popular referendum.
• D) concurrent resolution passed by a three-fifths vote and signed by the governor.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The ideal level of bodily functions.

Walter Cannon

A physiologist known for his work on the "fight or flight" response and for coining the term homeostasis.

General Adaptation Syndrome

Selye’s stage theory of how we respond to all stressors in a similar way.

Physiological Damage

Harm or injury to the body's structures or functions resulting from disease, trauma, or other factors.