List three basic differences between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Define and discuss the significance of filibusters and cloture. Discuss how the US Speaker of the House exercises power or influence. Discuss how membership on the House Rules Committee or the Appropriations Committee translates into power for the members of those committees. Name the current Texas Speaker of the House and Lt.
Governor give one reason why they are so powerful.
List the current US Supreme Court Justices. Differentiate judicial activism from judicial restraint. List two differences between the US and the Texas judiciary. List one argument in favor of the election of the Texas judiciary and two arguments for their appointment. Define and discuss the significance of stare decisis.