Question 1

What do some argue is the one advantage of a plural executive in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows the governor to pursue innovative policymaking. 
B)  It decreases conflict between the executive and legislative branches. 
C)  It constrains the governor in the pursuit of excessive policies. 
D)  It facilitates the coordination of public policy. 
A)  It allows the governor to pursue innovative policymaking. 
B)  It decreases conflict between the executive and legislative branches. 
C)  It constrains the governor in the pursuit of excessive policies. 
D)  It facilitates the coordination of public policy.

Question 2

In Texas,why are gubernatorial elections held in off-years?

Accepted Answer

A)  so that gubernatorial elections will not be influenced by a presidential election 
B)  so that candidates cannot run for governor and a federal office at the same time 
C)  so that voters will not become overwhelmed by too many candidates in one year 
D)  because Texas happened to become part of the United States during an off-year 
A)  so that gubernatorial elections will not be influenced by a presidential election 
B)  so that candidates cannot run for governor and a federal office at the same time 
C)  so that voters will not become overwhelmed by too many candidates in one year 
D)  because Texas happened to become part of the United States during an off-year

Question 3

The structure of the Texas executive branch is centralized,with much formal authority allocated to the governor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the plural executive? Describe the offices that constitute the plural executive in Texas.How does the plural executive compare with the executive branch of government under the U.S.Constitution? What are the political principles behind the creation of the plural executive?

Accepted Answer

a.Defined: Fragmented system of authorit

Question 5

The Texas Constitution of 1876 placed strict limits on the governor's ability to control the people appointed to office and eliminate the possibility that appointees to office could be removed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Texas governor is ranked ________ among other states in overall institutional powers.

Accepted Answer

A)  39th 
B)  35th 
C)  47th 
D)  24th 
A)  39th 
B)  35th 
C)  47th 
D)  24th

Question 7

Which of the following about the lieutenant governor in Texas is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lieutenant governor is chair of the Legislative Budget Board. 
B)  The lieutenant governor presides over the Senate. 
C)  The lieutenant governor is elected in a statewide election. 
D)  The lieutenant governor's powers are primarily executive, not legislative. 
A)  The lieutenant governor is chair of the Legislative Budget Board. 
B)  The lieutenant governor presides over the Senate. 
C)  The lieutenant governor is elected in a statewide election. 
D)  The lieutenant governor's powers are primarily executive, not legislative.

Question 8

In Texas,which officer in the plural executive is NOT elected by voters?

Accepted Answer

A)  the secretary of state 
B)  the attorney general 
C)  the comptroller 
D)  the lieutenant governor 
A)  the secretary of state 
B)  the attorney general 
C)  the comptroller 
D)  the lieutenant governor

Question 9

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the Texas Rangers. 
B)  drivers' licensing. 
C)  animal and insect control. 
D)  motor vehicle inspections. 
A)  the Texas Rangers. 
B)  drivers' licensing. 
C)  animal and insect control. 
D)  motor vehicle inspections.

Question 10

The comptroller of public accounts directs the collection of taxes for the state of Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which state office was eliminated in 1996?

Accepted Answer

A)  attorney general 
B)  animal commissioner 
C)  state treasurer 
D)  sheriff 
A)  attorney general 
B)  animal commissioner 
C)  state treasurer 
D)  sheriff

Question 12

In Texas,the lieutenant governor is also the president of the Senate and may cast a vote to break a tie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Who was the longest-serving governor in the history of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  William Clements 
B)  George W. Bush 
C)  Rick Perry 
D)  Dolph Briscoe 
A)  William Clements 
B)  George W. Bush 
C)  Rick Perry 
D)  Dolph Briscoe

Question 14

The Texas Constitution of ________ placed strict limits on the governor's ability to control the people appointed to office and almost eliminated the possibility that appointees to office could be removed.

Accepted Answer

A)  1845 
B)  1836 
C)  1876 
D)  1869 
A)  1845 
B)  1836 
C)  1876 
D)  1869

Question 15

The governor makes approximately 3,000 appointments to executive boards and commissions during a single term in office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For a Texas governor,what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires a two-thirds majority from both houses to override it. 
B)  The legislature is prevented from overriding it. 
C)  It allows the governor to veto specific provisions of a bill. 
D)  It is the only way to veto legislation without giving reasons. 
A)  It requires a two-thirds majority from both houses to override it. 
B)  The legislature is prevented from overriding it. 
C)  It allows the governor to veto specific provisions of a bill. 
D)  It is the only way to veto legislation without giving reasons.

Question 17

What is the Texas governor's most significant executive power?

Accepted Answer

A)  the power of appointment 
B)  the power to call special sessions 
C)  the power to submit a budget to the legislature 
D)  the line-item veto power 
A)  the power of appointment 
B)  the power to call special sessions 
C)  the power to submit a budget to the legislature 
D)  the line-item veto power

Question 18

Explain the legislative powers of the Texas governor.How can the special session be a powerful tool for the governor?

Accepted Answer

a.Message: Outline legislative prioritie

Question 19

What is the ultimate check on the governor?

Accepted Answer

A)  impeachment 
B)  the Sunset review process 
C)  the budgetary review process 
D)  a campaign donation 
A)  impeachment 
B)  the Sunset review process 
C)  the budgetary review process 
D)  a campaign donation

Question 20

The ________ is the oldest state agency in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A)  General Land Office 
B)  Texas Ranger Division 
C)  Railroad Commission 
D)  Department of Public Safety 
A)  General Land Office 
B)  Texas Ranger Division 
C)  Railroad Commission 
D)  Department of Public Safety

What do some argue is the one advantage of a plural executive in Texas?

In Texas,why are gubernatorial elections held in off-years?

The structure of the Texas executive branch is centralized,with much formal authority allocated to the governor.

What is the plural executive? Describe the offices that constitute the plural executive in Texas.How does the plural executive compare with the executive branch of government under the U.S.Constitution? What are the political principles behind the creation of the plural executive?

The Texas Constitution of 1876 placed strict limits on the governor's ability to control the people appointed to office and eliminate the possibility that appointees to office could be removed.

The Texas governor is ranked ________ among other states in overall institutional powers.

Which of the following about the lieutenant governor in Texas is INCORRECT?

In Texas,which officer in the plural executive is NOT elected by voters?

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

The comptroller of public accounts directs the collection of taxes for the state of Texas.

Which state office was eliminated in 1996?

In Texas,the lieutenant governor is also the president of the Senate and may cast a vote to break a tie.

Who was the longest-serving governor in the history of Texas?

The Texas Constitution of ________ placed strict limits on the governor's ability to control the people appointed to office and almost eliminated the possibility that appointees to office could be removed.

The governor makes approximately 3,000 appointments to executive boards and commissions during a single term in office.

For a Texas governor,what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto?

What is the Texas governor's most significant executive power?

Explain the legislative powers of the Texas governor.How can the special session be a powerful tool for the governor?

What is the ultimate check on the governor?

The ________ is the oldest state agency in Texas.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

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Exam 8: The Executive Branch

What do some argue is the one advantage of a plural executive in Texas?

In Texas,why are gubernatorial elections held in off-years?

The structure of the Texas executive branch is centralized,with much formal authority allocated to the governor.

What is the plural executive? Describe the offices that constitute the plural executive in Texas.How does the plural executive compare with the executive branch of government under the U.S.Constitution? What are the political principles behind the creation of the plural executive?

The Texas Constitution of 1876 placed strict limits on the governor's ability to control the people appointed to office and eliminate the possibility that appointees to office could be removed.

The Texas governor is ranked ________ among other states in overall institutional powers.

Which of the following about the lieutenant governor in Texas is INCORRECT?

In Texas,which officer in the plural executive is NOT elected by voters?

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

The comptroller of public accounts directs the collection of taxes for the state of Texas.

Which state office was eliminated in 1996?

In Texas,the lieutenant governor is also the president of the Senate and may cast a vote to break a tie.

Who was the longest-serving governor in the history of Texas?

The Texas Constitution of ________ placed strict limits on the governor's ability to control the people appointed to office and almost eliminated the possibility that appointees to office could be removed.

The governor makes approximately 3,000 appointments to executive boards and commissions during a single term in office.

For a Texas governor,what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto?

What is the Texas governor's most significant executive power?

Explain the legislative powers of the Texas governor.How can the special session be a powerful tool for the governor?

What is the ultimate check on the governor?

The ________ is the oldest state agency in Texas.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

Filters