The Procedural Powers of the Presiding Officers of the Texas

question 53

Multiple Choice

The procedural powers of the presiding officers of the Texas legislature include all but which one of the following powers?

• A) The power to call special sessions of the legislature
• B) The power to recognize legislators wishing to speak
• C) The power to determine the timetable for debate
• D) The power to refer bills to committees
• E) The power to appoint legislators to committees and to appoint committee chairpersons

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Definitions:

Alternative Medicine

Practices and products that are used instead of conventional medical treatments, often based on traditional knowledge or holistic approaches.

Chiropractic Treatment

A form of alternative medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine.

Spine Manipulation

A therapeutic intervention primarily used by chiropractors to relieve back pain through application of controlled force to the spine.

Complementary Medicine

A range of medical therapies that aren't part of standard medical care but can be used alongside it in the treatment of diseases and health conditions.