The Procedural Powers of the Presiding Officers of the Texas

question 59

Multiple Choice

The procedural powers of the presiding officers of the Texas legislature include all of these except the power to _____.

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

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Definitions:

Vertical Merger

A vertical merger occurs between two companies that operate at different levels within an industry's supply chain, typically aimed at increasing efficiencies or reducing costs.

Horizontal Merger

A business consolidation that occurs between companies operating in the same industry or production stage.

Conglomerate Merger

A merger between companies that operate in completely different industries, creating a conglomerate of businesses under one corporate group with diversified interests.

Market Share

The percentage of an industry's total sales that is earned by a particular company over a specified time period, indicating the company’s size relative to its competitors.