Question 1

The governor of Texas currently serves a two-year term in office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

The attorney general in Texas focuses primarily on criminal matters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which entity has the main responsibility for collecting child-support payments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas governor's office 
B)  Texas comptroller 
C)  Texas attorney general 
D)  Texas secretary of state 
A)  Texas governor's office 
B)  Texas comptroller 
C)  Texas attorney general 
D)  Texas secretary of state

Question 5

In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor?

Accepted Answer

A)  the secretary of state 
B)  the lieutenant governor 
C)  the Speaker of the state House of Representatives 
D)  the comptroller of public accounts 
A)  the secretary of state 
B)  the lieutenant governor 
C)  the Speaker of the state House of Representatives 
D)  the comptroller of public accounts

Question 6

The Texas Department of Insurance

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates the insurance market in Texas under the guidance of an appointed commissioner who serves a two-year term. 
B)  is responsible for ensuring that all Texans have health insurance as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 
C)  is responsible for administering state-funded insurance programs such as Medicaid and CHIP. 
D)  is an elected multimember board that has responsibility for all insurance markets within Texas. 
A)  regulates the insurance market in Texas under the guidance of an appointed commissioner who serves a two-year term. 
B)  is responsible for ensuring that all Texans have health insurance as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 
C)  is responsible for administering state-funded insurance programs such as Medicaid and CHIP. 
D)  is an elected multimember board that has responsibility for all insurance markets within Texas.

Question 7

Ann Richards was the first woman to serve as governor in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In Texas, what is the most important power of the state comptroller?

Accepted Answer

A)  estimating state revenues for the legislature 
B)  overseeing the state police and the Texas Rangers 
C)  enforcing all state land-use and -takings laws 
D)  regulating the oil industry in the state 
A)  estimating state revenues for the legislature 
B)  overseeing the state police and the Texas Rangers 
C)  enforcing all state land-use and -takings laws 
D)  regulating the oil industry in the state

Question 9

What are the key duties of the Texas secretary of state? Why is it an important position?

Accepted Answer

a. Duties: Chief elections official; con

Question 10

Impeachment of a governor begins in the Texas Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ is the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted.

Accepted Answer

A)  E.J. Davis 
B)  James Ferguson 
C)  Ann Richards 
D)  Miriam Ferguson 
A)  E.J. Davis 
B)  James Ferguson 
C)  Ann Richards 
D)  Miriam Ferguson

Question 12

Who was the first Republican governor of Texas following Reconstruction, and when was he or she elected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allan Shivers in 1948 
B)  William Clements in 1978 
C)  Ann Richards in 1990 
D)  George W. Bush in 1994 
A)  Allan Shivers in 1948 
B)  William Clements in 1978 
C)  Ann Richards in 1990 
D)  George W. Bush in 1994

Question 13

The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has mandated that no government official may serve in any single office for more than twelve years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Who was the first female governor of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kay Bailey Hutchison 
B)  Miriam Ferguson 
C)  Ann Richards 
D)  Barbara Jordan 
A)  Kay Bailey Hutchison 
B)  Miriam Ferguson 
C)  Ann Richards 
D)  Barbara Jordan

Question 16

One type of appointment power often used by governors is called patronage, where

Accepted Answer

A)  the governor rewards supporters by appointing them to office. 
B)  the governor recommends individuals for staff positions with members of the legislature. 
C)  the governor determines which vendors will be given state contracts. 
D)  the governor sets standing reservations at his or her favorite restaurants in Austin. 
A)  the governor rewards supporters by appointing them to office. 
B)  the governor recommends individuals for staff positions with members of the legislature. 
C)  the governor determines which vendors will be given state contracts. 
D)  the governor sets standing reservations at his or her favorite restaurants in Austin.

Question 17

The governor appoints people to office, but the Texas ________ must also confirm them.

Accepted Answer

A)  House of Representatives 
B)  Ethics Commission 
C)  Senate 
D)  Commission on Appointments 
A)  House of Representatives 
B)  Ethics Commission 
C)  Senate 
D)  Commission on Appointments

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the governor's legislative powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  introducing legislation to the Texas House 
B)  amending bills before signing them 
C)  calling special sessions of the legislature 
D)  casting the tie-breaking vote in the Senate 
A)  introducing legislation to the Texas House 
B)  amending bills before signing them 
C)  calling special sessions of the legislature 
D)  casting the tie-breaking vote in the Senate

Question 19

If a governor is impeached and convicted, he or she

Accepted Answer

A)  must reimburse the state for the cost of the trial in the Senate. 
B)  cannot subsequently hold any other state office. 
C)  can appeal the conviction to the Texas Supreme Court. 
D)  can be pardoned by the lieutenant governor. 
A)  must reimburse the state for the cost of the trial in the Senate. 
B)  cannot subsequently hold any other state office. 
C)  can appeal the conviction to the Texas Supreme Court. 
D)  can be pardoned by the lieutenant governor.

Question 20

The Texas Constitution of 1876 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) True 
 B)False

The governor of Texas currently serves a two-year term in office.

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

The attorney general in Texas focuses primarily on criminal matters.

Which entity has the main responsibility for collecting child-support payments?

In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor?

The Texas Department of Insurance

Ann Richards was the first woman to serve as governor in Texas.

In Texas, what is the most important power of the state comptroller?

What are the key duties of the Texas secretary of state? Why is it an important position?

Impeachment of a governor begins in the Texas Senate.

________ is the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted.

Who was the first Republican governor of Texas following Reconstruction, and when was he or she elected?

The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has mandated that no government official may serve in any single office for more than twelve years.

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.

Who was the first female governor of Texas?

One type of appointment power often used by governors is called patronage, where

The governor appoints people to office, but the Texas ________ must also confirm them.

Which of the following is one of the governor's legislative powers?

If a governor is impeached and convicted, he or she

The Texas Constitution of 1876 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 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

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Exam 8: The Executive Branch

The governor of Texas currently serves a two-year term in office.

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

The attorney general in Texas focuses primarily on criminal matters.

Which entity has the main responsibility for collecting child-support payments?

In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor?

The Texas Department of Insurance

Ann Richards was the first woman to serve as governor in Texas.

In Texas, what is the most important power of the state comptroller?

What are the key duties of the Texas secretary of state? Why is it an important position?

Impeachment of a governor begins in the Texas Senate.

________ is the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted.

Who was the first Republican governor of Texas following Reconstruction, and when was he or she elected?

The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has mandated that no government official may serve in any single office for more than twelve years.

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.

Who was the first female governor of Texas?

One type of appointment power often used by governors is called patronage, where

The governor appoints people to office, but the Texas ________ must also confirm them.

Which of the following is one of the governor's legislative powers?

If a governor is impeached and convicted, he or she

The Texas Constitution of 1876 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 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

Filters