Question

the texas legislature differs most from the u.s. congress in that

• conference committees are never needed.
• only the senate is elected directly by the people.
• it meets in regular session for a very limited time.
• all bills must pass both houses with identical language.

Explanation:

Analyze the structural differences

The Texas Legislature is a bicameral body that meets in regular session for 140 days every odd-numbered year (biennial sessions), which is highly restricted compared to the U.S. Congress that meets annually and nearly year-round.

Evaluate the options

• Conference committees are used in both bodies to resolve bill differences.
• Both chambers of both legislatures are directly elected by the people.
• The Texas Legislature meets in regular session for a very limited time (140 days biennially), whereas Congress meets much longer.
• All bills must pass both houses with identical language in both legislatures.

Answer:

• conference committees are never needed.
• only the senate is elected directly by the people.
• it meets in regular session for a very limited time. (Correct answer)
• all bills must pass both houses with identical language.