Question 1

Describe the selection and main responsibilities of the Texas secretary of state.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Secretary of State is a senior

Question 2

Which of the following executives is elected rather than appointed by the governor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas health commissioner 
B)  Adjutant general,Texas Military Forces 
C)  Texas secretary of state 
D)  Director,Office of State-Federal Relations 
E)  Texas attorney general 
A)  Texas health commissioner 
B)  Adjutant general,Texas Military Forces 
C)  Texas secretary of state 
D)  Director,Office of State-Federal Relations 
E)  Texas attorney general

Question 3

What occurs if the Senate fails to confirm a gubernatorial recess appointment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The governor is prevented from reappointing that person to the same position. 
B)  The governor may not appoint anyone to that position in the future. 
C)  The governor must reappoint that person to another position. 
D)  The House may call a special session to appoint that person. 
E)  The rejected appointee must appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. 
A)  The governor is prevented from reappointing that person to the same position. 
B)  The governor may not appoint anyone to that position in the future. 
C)  The governor must reappoint that person to another position. 
D)  The House may call a special session to appoint that person. 
E)  The rejected appointee must appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.

Question 4

Explain the governor's clemency powers.What other influence does the Texas governor have over the state judiciary?

Accepted Answer

The governor's clemency powers in Texas

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding a governor's informal power is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stems from popularity with the public and is based on traditions,symbols,and ceremonies. 
B)  It is rooted in the constitutional power to appoint officials. 
C)  It is used only rarely and in extreme circumstances. 
D)  It depends heavily on the support she or he gets from the lieutenant governor. 
E)  It holds sway only with members of his or her own political party. 
A)  It stems from popularity with the public and is based on traditions,symbols,and ceremonies. 
B)  It is rooted in the constitutional power to appoint officials. 
C)  It is used only rarely and in extreme circumstances. 
D)  It depends heavily on the support she or he gets from the lieutenant governor. 
E)  It holds sway only with members of his or her own political party.

Question 6

What are the sources and uses of a governor's informal powers?

Accepted Answer

The sources of a governor's informal pow

Question 7

In Texas,who has the primary responsibility for enforcing the law?

Accepted Answer

A)  State troopers 
B)  Municipal police and county sheriffs' departments 
C)  Texas Rangers 
D)  Constables in the various counties 
E)  Texas Army National Guard 
A)  State troopers 
B)  Municipal police and county sheriffs' departments 
C)  Texas Rangers 
D)  Constables in the various counties 
E)  Texas Army National Guard

Question 8

Explain the term plural executive and how it operates in Texas.What are the potentially negative and positive aspects of a plural executive? Do you think Texas should move to a more unitary executive branch? Explain why or why not.

Accepted Answer

In Texas, the term "plural executive" re

Question 9

Outline the governor's various options for vetoing bills and his or her powers to call special sessions.How may the governor use each to enhance his or her influence over legislators?

Accepted Answer

The governor has several options for vet

Question 10

What is another name for a public employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  A politician 
B)  A lobbyist 
C)  An appointee 
D)  A bureaucrat 
E)  An administrator 
A)  A politician 
B)  A lobbyist 
C)  An appointee 
D)  A bureaucrat 
E)  An administrator

Question 11

Which state agency is most concerned with economic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The state attorney general's office 
B)  Texas Environmental Protection Agency 
C)  Railroad Commission of Texas 
D)  Health and Human Services Commission 
E)  Board of Regents 
A)  The state attorney general's office 
B)  Texas Environmental Protection Agency 
C)  Railroad Commission of Texas 
D)  Health and Human Services Commission 
E)  Board of Regents

Question 12

If an oil company wants to drill on public land,from whom would it secure the drilling lease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Board of Regents of the University of Texas 
B)  State Board of Education 
C)  Comptroller of public accounts 
D)  Commissioner of the General Land Office 
E)  Attorney general 
A)  Board of Regents of the University of Texas 
B)  State Board of Education 
C)  Comptroller of public accounts 
D)  Commissioner of the General Land Office 
E)  Attorney general

Question 13

Which of these is a legislative power of the Texas governor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assuming command of the Texas Rangers 
B)  Appointing the chairs of legislative committees 
C)  Hiring a new chief of staff 
D)  Ordering the Texas State Guard to patrol the Mexican border 
E)  Signing bills and concurrent resolutions 
A)  Assuming command of the Texas Rangers 
B)  Appointing the chairs of legislative committees 
C)  Hiring a new chief of staff 
D)  Ordering the Texas State Guard to patrol the Mexican border 
E)  Signing bills and concurrent resolutions

Question 14

The Texas Constitution requires that the governor and all other elected officials must acknowledge which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The supremacy of the U.S.Constitution 
B)  The equality of all Texas citizens 
C)  The right of Texas to secede from the Union 
D)  The unrestricted right to bear arms 
E)  The existence of a Supreme Being 
A)  The supremacy of the U.S.Constitution 
B)  The equality of all Texas citizens 
C)  The right of Texas to secede from the Union 
D)  The unrestricted right to bear arms 
E)  The existence of a Supreme Being

Question 15

What compensation does the governor of Texas receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  A salary of over $150,000 per year,along with staff and maintenance for a personal residence 
B)  A salary of $75,000 per year,along with staff and maintenance for a personal residence 
C)  A salary of almost $100,000 per year,along with reimbursement for personal and political travel 
D)  A salary of $40,000 per year,along with a per diem for daily living expenses 
E)  A salary of $250,000 per year,along with a lifetime pension 
A)  A salary of over $150,000 per year,along with staff and maintenance for a personal residence 
B)  A salary of $75,000 per year,along with staff and maintenance for a personal residence 
C)  A salary of almost $100,000 per year,along with reimbursement for personal and political travel 
D)  A salary of $40,000 per year,along with a per diem for daily living expenses 
E)  A salary of $250,000 per year,along with a lifetime pension

Question 16

In which of the following situations would the governor's informal powers be more important than the governor's formal powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  A vacancy opens in a major administrative position midyear. 
B)  A law is passed with which the governor disagrees. 
C)  The budget approved by the legislature includes funding for a particular program the governor finds objectionable. 
D)  A natural disaster strikes,and the National Guard must be mobilized. 
E)  Two weeks into the session,the legislature has not yet passed a bill the governor considers important. 
A)  A vacancy opens in a major administrative position midyear. 
B)  A law is passed with which the governor disagrees. 
C)  The budget approved by the legislature includes funding for a particular program the governor finds objectionable. 
D)  A natural disaster strikes,and the National Guard must be mobilized. 
E)  Two weeks into the session,the legislature has not yet passed a bill the governor considers important.

Question 17

Which of these is a limitation to the governor's appointment powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lack of removal power 
B)  A requirement of House approval 
C)  Few overlapping six-year terms 
D)  A lack of recess appointment power 
E)  The tradition of senatorial courtesy 
A)  A lack of removal power 
B)  A requirement of House approval 
C)  Few overlapping six-year terms 
D)  A lack of recess appointment power 
E)  The tradition of senatorial courtesy

Question 18

What is one thing Texas governors must rely on to gain support for their legislative agendas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal wealth 
B)  Strong constitutional powers 
C)  Skills in personal relations 
D)  Judicial approval 
E)  The "power of the purse" 
A)  Personal wealth 
B)  Strong constitutional powers 
C)  Skills in personal relations 
D)  Judicial approval 
E)  The "power of the purse"

Question 19

Explain how the governor may get involved in pork-barrel politics.

Accepted Answer

The governor may get involved in pork-ba

Question 20

What is the principal function of the governor's staff,in political terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  To raise election campaign funds 
B)  To protect their boss from adverse situations 
C)  To discourage opponents in future elections 
D)  To make the final decisions about appointments to important government offices 
E)  To write legislation for him or her to approve 
A)  To raise election campaign funds 
B)  To protect their boss from adverse situations 
C)  To discourage opponents in future elections 
D)  To make the final decisions about appointments to important government offices 
E)  To write legislation for him or her to approve

Describe the selection and main responsibilities of the Texas secretary of state.

Which of the following executives is elected rather than appointed by the governor?

What occurs if the Senate fails to confirm a gubernatorial recess appointment?

Explain the governor's clemency powers.What other influence does the Texas governor have over the state judiciary?

Which of the following statements regarding a governor's informal power is true?

What are the sources and uses of a governor's informal powers?

In Texas,who has the primary responsibility for enforcing the law?

Explain the term plural executive and how it operates in Texas.What are the potentially negative and positive aspects of a plural executive? Do you think Texas should move to a more unitary executive branch? Explain why or why not.

Outline the governor's various options for vetoing bills and his or her powers to call special sessions.How may the governor use each to enhance his or her influence over legislators?

What is another name for a public employee?

Which state agency is most concerned with economic activity?

If an oil company wants to drill on public land,from whom would it secure the drilling lease?

Which of these is a legislative power of the Texas governor?

The Texas Constitution requires that the governor and all other elected officials must acknowledge which of the following?

What compensation does the governor of Texas receive?

In which of the following situations would the governor's informal powers be more important than the governor's formal powers?

Which of these is a limitation to the governor's appointment powers?

What is one thing Texas governors must rely on to gain support for their legislative agendas?

Explain how the governor may get involved in pork-barrel politics.

What is the principal function of the governor's staff,in political terms?

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Exam 9: The Executive Branch

Describe the selection and main responsibilities of the Texas secretary of state.

Which of the following executives is elected rather than appointed by the governor?

What occurs if the Senate fails to confirm a gubernatorial recess appointment?

Explain the governor's clemency powers.What other influence does the Texas governor have over the state judiciary?

Which of the following statements regarding a governor's informal power is true?

What are the sources and uses of a governor's informal powers?

In Texas,who has the primary responsibility for enforcing the law?

Explain the term plural executive and how it operates in Texas.What are the potentially negative and positive aspects of a plural executive? Do you think Texas should move to a more unitary executive branch? Explain why or why not.

Outline the governor's various options for vetoing bills and his or her powers to call special sessions.How may the governor use each to enhance his or her influence over legislators?

What is another name for a public employee?

Which state agency is most concerned with economic activity?

If an oil company wants to drill on public land,from whom would it secure the drilling lease?

Which of these is a legislative power of the Texas governor?

The Texas Constitution requires that the governor and all other elected officials must acknowledge which of the following?

What compensation does the governor of Texas receive?

In which of the following situations would the governor's informal powers be more important than the governor's formal powers?

Which of these is a limitation to the governor's appointment powers?

What is one thing Texas governors must rely on to gain support for their legislative agendas?

Explain how the governor may get involved in pork-barrel politics.

What is the principal function of the governor's staff,in political terms?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

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