Question 1

In political terms, the principal function of the governor's staff is to

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A)  raise election campaign funds. 
B)  protect their boss from adverse situations. 
C)  discourage opponents in future elections. 
D)  make the final decisions about appointments to important government offices. 
A)  raise election campaign funds. 
B)  protect their boss from adverse situations. 
C)  discourage opponents in future elections. 
D)  make the final decisions about appointments to important government offices. B

Question 2

The appointed state official responsible for elections and voter registration is the

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A)  attorney general. 
B)  lieutenant governor. 
C)  secretary of state. 
D)  comptroller of public accounts. 
A)  attorney general. 
B)  lieutenant governor. 
C)  secretary of state. 
D)  comptroller of public accounts. C

Question 3

In legislative matters, the governor of Texas

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A)  has no veto power over appropriations bills. 
B)  is solely responsible for submitting the state's budget. 
C)  may call a limited number of special sessions. 
D)  has absolute veto power without challenge once the legislature has adjourned. 
A)  has no veto power over appropriations bills. 
B)  is solely responsible for submitting the state's budget. 
C)  may call a limited number of special sessions. 
D)  has absolute veto power without challenge once the legislature has adjourned. D

Question 4

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

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The governor may get involved in pork-ba

Question 5

The Texas attorney general can initiate quo warranto proceedings, which

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A)  explain to higher courts the legal reasoning used in lower court decisions. 
B)  establish a new trial when there is an appeal from a court that keeps no records. 
C)  challenge an official's right to hold public office. 
D)  is the first step in an impeachment hearing. 
A)  explain to higher courts the legal reasoning used in lower court decisions. 
B)  establish a new trial when there is an appeal from a court that keeps no records. 
C)  challenge an official's right to hold public office. 
D)  is the first step in an impeachment hearing.

Question 6

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

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The Texas Secretary of State is a senior

Question 7

Describe the constitutional qualifications for the office of governor of Texas. What other (non-constitutional) qualifications help a person attain the office? What other constitutional qualifications do you think should be required of a governor? If none, explain why you think the existing requirements are sufficient.

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The constitutional qualifications for th

Question 8

In Texas, the primary responsibility for enforcing the law rests with the

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A)  state troopers. 
B)  municipal police and county sheriff's departments. 
C)  Texas Rangers. 
D)  constables in the various counties. 
A)  state troopers. 
B)  municipal police and county sheriff's departments. 
C)  Texas Rangers. 
D)  constables in the various counties.

Question 9

The Texas Veteran's Land Board and state veterans cemeteries fall under the office of the

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A)  Texas land commissioner. 
B)  U.S. Department of Defense. 
C)  Texas Agriculture Commission. 
D)  adjutant general, Texas Military Forces. 
A)  Texas land commissioner. 
B)  U.S. Department of Defense. 
C)  Texas Agriculture Commission. 
D)  adjutant general, Texas Military Forces.

Question 10

Describe the fluctuations in the size of the Texas governor's staff over time, and explain the role that staff members play in supporting the governor.

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The size of the Texas governor's staff h

Question 11

Explain why raising campaign funds is important to win a gubernatorial election, and how donations influence the actions of governors once in office.

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The answer of Explain why raising campaign funds is important...

Question 12

Which of the following executives is not appointed by the governor?

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

Question 13

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

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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 
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

Question 14

Define and discuss the governor's various options for vetoing bills and his powers to call special sessions. Explain how the governor may use each to enhance his influence over legislators.

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The governor has several options for vet

Question 15

In 2014, Rick Perry became the second Texas governor in history to be

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A)  indicted on criminal charges. 
B)  elected to a third term. 
C)  elected President of the United States. 
D)  inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame. 
A)  indicted on criminal charges. 
B)  elected to a third term. 
C)  elected President of the United States. 
D)  inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame.

Question 16

Which of the following is true regarding the Texas governor's removal power?

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A)  It extends to all state executive offices. 
B)  It may be exercised only as the legislature has directed. 
C)  It is limited to the governor's own agency board appointees. 
D)  It extends to all governor's appointments. 
A)  It extends to all state executive offices. 
B)  It may be exercised only as the legislature has directed. 
C)  It is limited to the governor's own agency board appointees. 
D)  It extends to all governor's appointments.

Question 17

Regarding the constitutional language relating to the removal of the governor, which statement is not correct?

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A)  Impeachment is by simple majority vote of the House of Representatives. 
B)  Conviction is by a two-thirds vote of the Texas Senate. 
C)  A governor may be removed by legislative "address." 
D)  Once removed, the governor may then be tried in criminal court. 
A)  Impeachment is by simple majority vote of the House of Representatives. 
B)  Conviction is by a two-thirds vote of the Texas Senate. 
C)  A governor may be removed by legislative "address." 
D)  Once removed, the governor may then be tried in criminal court.

Question 18

The constitutionally weak executive structure in Texas shows the influence of anti-Reconstruction forces that opposed the policies of

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A)  S. W. T. Lanham. 
B)  Oscar Branch Colquitt. 
C)  E. J. Davis. 
D)  Andrew Jackson Hamilton. 
A)  S. W. T. Lanham. 
B)  Oscar Branch Colquitt. 
C)  E. J. Davis. 
D)  Andrew Jackson Hamilton.

Question 19

To gain support for their legislative agendas, Texas governors rely on all the following, except their

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A)  skills in personal relations. 
B)  strong constitutional powers. 
C)  competent staff assistance. 
D)  persuasion and arm-twisting. 
A)  skills in personal relations. 
B)  strong constitutional powers. 
C)  competent staff assistance. 
D)  persuasion and arm-twisting.

Question 20

As an attorney general, Greg Abbott frequently used the power of his office to

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A)  support the right of cities to grant benefits to the same-sex partners of city employees. 
B)  increase the public's awareness of issues like the location of dangerous chemicals. 
C)  press for the impeachment of Governor Perry. 
D)  sue the federal government. 
A)  support the right of cities to grant benefits to the same-sex partners of city employees. 
B)  increase the public's awareness of issues like the location of dangerous chemicals. 
C)  press for the impeachment of Governor Perry. 
D)  sue the federal government.

In political terms, the principal function of the governor's staff is to

The appointed state official responsible for elections and voter registration is the

In legislative matters, the governor of Texas

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

The Texas attorney general can initiate quo warranto proceedings, which

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

In Texas, the primary responsibility for enforcing the law rests with the

The Texas Veteran's Land Board and state veterans cemeteries fall under the office of the

Describe the fluctuations in the size of the Texas governor's staff over time, and explain the role that staff members play in supporting the governor.

Explain why raising campaign funds is important to win a gubernatorial election, and how donations influence the actions of governors once in office.

Which of the following executives is not appointed by the governor?

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

Define and discuss the governor's various options for vetoing bills and his powers to call special sessions. Explain how the governor may use each to enhance his influence over legislators.

In 2014, Rick Perry became the second Texas governor in history to be

Which of the following is true regarding the Texas governor's removal power?

Regarding the constitutional language relating to the removal of the governor, which statement is not correct?

The constitutionally weak executive structure in Texas shows the influence of anti-Reconstruction forces that opposed the policies of

To gain support for their legislative agendas, Texas governors rely on all the following, except their

As an attorney general, Greg Abbott frequently used the power of his office to

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 9: The Executive Branch

In political terms, the principal function of the governor's staff is to

The appointed state official responsible for elections and voter registration is the

In legislative matters, the governor of Texas

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

The Texas attorney general can initiate quo warranto proceedings, which

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

In Texas, the primary responsibility for enforcing the law rests with the

The Texas Veteran's Land Board and state veterans cemeteries fall under the office of the

Describe the fluctuations in the size of the Texas governor's staff over time, and explain the role that staff members play in supporting the governor.

Explain why raising campaign funds is important to win a gubernatorial election, and how donations influence the actions of governors once in office.

Which of the following executives is not appointed by the governor?

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

Define and discuss the governor's various options for vetoing bills and his powers to call special sessions. Explain how the governor may use each to enhance his influence over legislators.

In 2014, Rick Perry became the second Texas governor in history to be

Which of the following is true regarding the Texas governor's removal power?

Regarding the constitutional language relating to the removal of the governor, which statement is not correct?

The constitutionally weak executive structure in Texas shows the influence of anti-Reconstruction forces that opposed the policies of

To gain support for their legislative agendas, Texas governors rely on all the following, except their

As an attorney general, Greg Abbott frequently used the power of his office to

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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