In 2004 and 2005, Three Special Sessions Were Called in the Texas

question 17

Multiple Choice

In 2004 and 2005, three special sessions were called in the Texas legislature to deal with

• A) tax codes.
• B) deregulation of the pharmaceutical industry.
• C) school finance.
• D) criminal law reform.
• E) budget crises.

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Definitions:

Negative Charge

A characteristic of a particle or object indicating it has more electrons than protons.

Protons

Positive-charged particles present in the core of an atom, known as subatomic particles.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with negative charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Atomic Number

The quantity of protons present in an atom's nucleus, which dictates the element's chemical characteristics and position within the periodic table.