7 Multiple Choice 0.5 points Which of the following is true about bicameralism in the Texas legislature? This type of legislature works to the benefit of the more densely populated urban areas. Since bills must be passed by both chambers the process requires compromise but also allows individual members of the legislature the ability to block passago of bills. This system allows for sparsely populated rural counties to receive more of a voice in the legislature. The legislative process is accelerated by the division of labor between two separate institutions.

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to identify the correct statement about bicameralism in the Texas legislature. Bicameralism refers to a legislative system where the legislature is divided into two separate chambers or houses.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The first option suggests that bicameralism works to the benefit of more densely populated urban areas. However, bicameralism does not inherently favor urban areas over rural ones. The representation in each chamber is typically based on population, but this does not mean that rural areas are disadvantaged.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The second option states that since bills must be passed by both chambers, the process requires compromise but also allows individual members of the legislature the ability to block passage of bills. This is a characteristic of bicameralism. The need for both chambers to agree on a bill often requires compromise and negotiation. Additionally, individual members can use their power to block a bill, which is a form of checks and balances.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The third option suggests that bicameralism allows for sparsely populated rural counties to receive more of a voice in the legislature. While bicameralism does provide a system of checks and balances, it does not inherently give rural areas more of a voice. The representation in each chamber is typically based on population, so rural areas would not necessarily have more of a voice than urban areas.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />The fourth option suggests that the legislative process is accelerated by the division of labor between two separate institutions. However, bicameralism does not inherently speed up the legislative process. In fact, the need for both chambers to agree on a bill can sometimes slow down the process.