Question 1

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. B

Question 2

The Texas governor has many formal powers, making him or her one of the United States' strongest chief executives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Authority over railroads throughout Texas was given to the ________ in 2005.

Accepted Answer

A)  Railroad Commission of Texas 
B)  Texas Department of Transportation 
C)  lieutenant governor 
D)  attorney general 
A)  Railroad Commission of Texas 
B)  Texas Department of Transportation 
C)  lieutenant governor 
D)  attorney general B

Question 4

The legislature has the ability to declare martial law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Question 6

The governor may be removed from office only by impeachment with conviction by the

Accepted Answer

A)  House. 
B)  judiciary. 
C)  Senate. 
D)  attorney general. 
A)  House. 
B)  judiciary. 
C)  Senate. 
D)  attorney general.

Question 7

The Texas governor was very powerful, and many regarded state government as oppressive and corrupt, under which constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Constitution of 1976 
B)  the Reconstruction Constitution of 1869 
C)  the Constitution of 1845 
D)  the Constitution of 1861 
A)  the Constitution of 1976 
B)  the Reconstruction Constitution of 1869 
C)  the Constitution of 1845 
D)  the Constitution of 1861

Question 8

What is the Texas governor's greatest judicial power?

Accepted Answer

A)  the power to appoint judges to appeals courts, with the Senate's consent 
B)  the power to appoint judges to vacancies in the courts 
C)  the power to restrict the types of cases the appeals courts may decide 
D)  the power to remove judges 
A)  the power to appoint judges to appeals courts, with the Senate's consent 
B)  the power to appoint judges to vacancies in the courts 
C)  the power to restrict the types of cases the appeals courts may decide 
D)  the power to remove judges

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In addition to meeting the age, citizenship, and residency requirements, which of the following would you need in order to be a viable candidate for governor in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  a law degree so that you can understand all aspects of the job 
B)  a degree from a Texas university so that you meet the minimum education requirements 
C)  access to wealth since campaigns have become very expensive 
D)  a background in business so that you will be able to manage the budget of the various state agencies 
A)  a law degree so that you can understand all aspects of the job 
B)  a degree from a Texas university so that you meet the minimum education requirements 
C)  access to wealth since campaigns have become very expensive 
D)  a background in business so that you will be able to manage the budget of the various state agencies

Question 11

The Texas governor has strong powers for granting clemency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Members of the State Board of Education (SBOE) are elected in single-member districts. Therefore,

Accepted Answer

A)  voters in Texas have the ability to influence public education policy, such as high school graduation requirements and textbook adoptions. 
B)  there will always be a balance between Democrats and Republicans on the SBOE. 
C)  there are the same number of members on the SBOE as members of the Texas Senate. 
D)  only registered Democrats or Republicans can run for positions on the SBOE. 
A)  voters in Texas have the ability to influence public education policy, such as high school graduation requirements and textbook adoptions. 
B)  there will always be a balance between Democrats and Republicans on the SBOE. 
C)  there are the same number of members on the SBOE as members of the Texas Senate. 
D)  only registered Democrats or Republicans can run for positions on the SBOE.

Question 14

While the governor's term in office used to be 2 years, it was changed to _____ years with a constitutional amendment adopted in _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  4; 1972 
B)  4; 2000 
C)  6; 1996 
D)  5; 1980 
A)  4; 1972 
B)  4; 2000 
C)  6; 1996 
D)  5; 1980

Question 15

In 2017, approximately how many people worked for the state bureaucracy in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  330,000 
B)  290,000 
C)  150,000 
D)  410,000 
A)  330,000 
B)  290,000 
C)  150,000 
D)  410,000

Question 16

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 authori

Question 17

What is the primary task of the Texas secretary of state?

Accepted Answer

A)  to oversee the state's foreign, economic, and diplomatic policy 
B)  to handle elections and voter registration 
C)  to collect child-support payments 
D)  to coordinate and plan projects in conjunction with the federal government 
A)  to oversee the state's foreign, economic, and diplomatic policy 
B)  to handle elections and voter registration 
C)  to collect child-support payments 
D)  to coordinate and plan projects in conjunction with the federal government

Question 18

What is the purpose of the Sunset Advisory Commission in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reviews state agencies every twelve years to see if they are still needed. 
B)  It administers state programs for the elderly. 
C)  It oversees the retirement of state bureaucratic workers. 
D)  It runs the Texas Chamber of Commerce. 
A)  It reviews state agencies every twelve years to see if they are still needed. 
B)  It administers state programs for the elderly. 
C)  It oversees the retirement of state bureaucratic workers. 
D)  It runs the Texas Chamber of Commerce.

Question 19

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 prioriti

Question 20

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

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

The Texas governor has many formal powers, making him or her one of the United States' strongest chief executives.

Authority over railroads throughout Texas was given to the ________ in 2005.

The legislature has the ability to declare martial law.

The ________ is the oldest state agency in Texas.

The governor may be removed from office only by impeachment with conviction by the

The Texas governor was very powerful, and many regarded state government as oppressive and corrupt, under which constitution?

What is the Texas governor's greatest judicial power?

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

In addition to meeting the age, citizenship, and residency requirements, which of the following would you need in order to be a viable candidate for governor in Texas?

The Texas governor has strong powers for granting clemency.

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

Members of the State Board of Education (SBOE) are elected in single-member districts. Therefore,

While the governor's term in office used to be 2 years, it was changed to _ years with a constitutional amendment adopted in _____.

In 2017, approximately how many people worked for the state bureaucracy in Texas?

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?

What is the primary task of the Texas secretary of state?

What is the purpose of the Sunset Advisory Commission in Texas?

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 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

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

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Exam 8: The Executive Branch

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

The Texas governor has many formal powers, making him or her one of the United States' strongest chief executives.

Authority over railroads throughout Texas was given to the ________ in 2005.

The legislature has the ability to declare martial law.

The ________ is the oldest state agency in Texas.

The governor may be removed from office only by impeachment with conviction by the

The Texas governor was very powerful, and many regarded state government as oppressive and corrupt, under which constitution?

What is the Texas governor's greatest judicial power?

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

In addition to meeting the age, citizenship, and residency requirements, which of the following would you need in order to be a viable candidate for governor in Texas?

The Texas governor has strong powers for granting clemency.

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

Members of the State Board of Education (SBOE) are elected in single-member districts. Therefore,

While the governor's term in office used to be 2 years, it was changed to _____ years with a constitutional amendment adopted in _________.

In 2017, approximately how many people worked for the state bureaucracy in Texas?

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?

What is the primary task of the Texas secretary of state?

What is the purpose of the Sunset Advisory Commission in Texas?

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 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

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

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While the governor's term in office used to be 2 years, it was changed to _ years with a constitutional amendment adopted in _____.