Question 1

The Texas Enterprise Fund is an example of the governor using the power of state government to pursue

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A)  economic development. 
B)  educational improvements. 
C)  environmental protection. 
D)  health care reform. 
A)  economic development. 
B)  educational improvements. 
C)  environmental protection. 
D)  health care reform.

Question 2

The governor of Texas may be removed from office through a procedure known as

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A)  recall. 
B)  impeachment. 
C)  address. 
D)  quo warranto. 
A)  recall. 
B)  impeachment. 
C)  address. 
D)  quo warranto.

Question 3

Which executive official represents the state in civil court, issues advisory opinions on legal questions, and enforces child support orders?

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A)  The Texas attorney general 
B)  The U.S. Department of Justice 
C)  The Texas comptroller of public accounts 
D)  The Texas Department of Transportation 
A)  The Texas attorney general 
B)  The U.S. Department of Justice 
C)  The Texas comptroller of public accounts 
D)  The Texas Department of Transportation

Question 4

The governor of Texas is constitutionally allowed to serve

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A)  2 four-year terms. 
B)  unlimited terms. 
C)  a single four-year term. 
D)  3 two-year terms. 
A)  2 four-year terms. 
B)  unlimited terms. 
C)  a single four-year term. 
D)  3 two-year terms.

Question 5

It is common for governors to repay major contributors to their election campaigns with

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A)  appointments to key policymaking positions. 
B)  direct cash payment from the state Treasury. 
C)  nothing more than sincere thanks. 
D)  ceremonies to name roads and bridges after them. 
A)  appointments to key policymaking positions. 
B)  direct cash payment from the state Treasury. 
C)  nothing more than sincere thanks. 
D)  ceremonies to name roads and bridges after them.

Question 6

The governor's legislative powers include all the following, except

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A)  signing or vetoing bills passed by the legislature. 
B)  appointing the chairs of legislative committees. 
C)  proposing legislation in messages to legislators. 
D)  calling special sessions and setting their agenda. 
A)  signing or vetoing bills passed by the legislature. 
B)  appointing the chairs of legislative committees. 
C)  proposing legislation in messages to legislators. 
D)  calling special sessions and setting their agenda.

Question 7

The Texas Constitution requires that the governor and all other elected officials acknowledge

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

Question 8

When the governor consults with a senator from an appointee's home district to obtain support for a nomination, the governor is respecting the tradition of

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A)  legislative veto. 
B)  recess appointment. 
C)  vacancy appointment. 
D)  senatorial courtesy. 
A)  legislative veto. 
B)  recess appointment. 
C)  vacancy appointment. 
D)  senatorial courtesy.

Question 9

Explain the idea of "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

The idea of a "plural executive" refers

Question 10

The comptroller of public accounts has the constitutional power to

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A)  offer revenue bonds for sale when the state is out of money. 
B)  reduce spending for all programs when funding gets within 30 percent of being empty. 
C)  stop payments to those who have been on welfare support for two years. 
D)  certify that appropriations bills passed by the legislature can be covered by expected revenue. 
A)  offer revenue bonds for sale when the state is out of money. 
B)  reduce spending for all programs when funding gets within 30 percent of being empty. 
C)  stop payments to those who have been on welfare support for two years. 
D)  certify that appropriations bills passed by the legislature can be covered by expected revenue.

Question 11

The governor's most significant constitutional budget power is

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A)  transferring funds from one line item to another. 
B)  reducing funds in one or more line items on his own initiative. 
C)  vetoing all or part of the biennial legislative appropriations act. 
D)  submitting a draft budget for legislative consideration. 
A)  transferring funds from one line item to another. 
B)  reducing funds in one or more line items on his own initiative. 
C)  vetoing all or part of the biennial legislative appropriations act. 
D)  submitting a draft budget for legislative consideration.

Question 12

Which executive official primarily serves legislative functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lieutenant governor 
B)  Attorney general 
C)  Secretary of state 
D)  Comptroller of public accounts 
A)  Lieutenant governor 
B)  Attorney general 
C)  Secretary of state 
D)  Comptroller of public accounts

Question 13

Describe how a governor (or other executive official) may be forced from office before the expiration of their term. Explain who is in line to succeed the governor should that happen.

Accepted Answer

A governor or other executive official m

Question 14

The size of the Texas governor's staff was recently

Accepted Answer

A)  shrunk by former Governor Perry to 266 persons. 
B)  limited to 185 through an amendment to the Texas Constitution. 
C)  shrunk chiefly because governors have become less active recently. 
D)  increased due to the large number of federal grants. 
A)  shrunk by former Governor Perry to 266 persons. 
B)  limited to 185 through an amendment to the Texas Constitution. 
C)  shrunk chiefly because governors have become less active recently. 
D)  increased due to the large number of federal grants.

Question 15

Which official is responsible for ensuring that gas pumps, grocery store scales, and other meters areaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Director of the National Bureau of Standards 
B)  Texas commissioner of agriculture 
C)  U.S. attorney general 
D)  U.S. secretary of agriculture 
A)  Director of the National Bureau of Standards 
B)  Texas commissioner of agriculture 
C)  U.S. attorney general 
D)  U.S. secretary of agriculture

Question 16

Failure of the Senate to confirm a gubernatorial recess appointment prevents the governor from

Accepted Answer

A)  reappointing that person to the same position. 
B)  appointing anyone to that position in the future. 
C)  reappointing that person to another position. 
D)  calling a special session to appoint that person. 
A)  reappointing that person to the same position. 
B)  appointing anyone to that position in the future. 
C)  reappointing that person to another position. 
D)  calling a special session to appoint that person.

Question 17

If the governor wishes to make an official public announcement declaring a state of emergency, he can use

Accepted Answer

A)  an ordinance. 
B)  an executive order. 
C)  a proclamation. 
D)  an executive privilege. 
A)  an ordinance. 
B)  an executive order. 
C)  a proclamation. 
D)  an executive privilege.

Question 18

By law, gubernatorial appointees to a compensated office must

Accepted Answer

A)  be supported by the senator from their home district. 
B)  be confirmed by a simple majority vote of both houses of the legislature. 
C)  be confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Texas Senate. 
D)  resign any private employment they have at the time of their confirmation. 
A)  be supported by the senator from their home district. 
B)  be confirmed by a simple majority vote of both houses of the legislature. 
C)  be confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Texas Senate. 
D)  resign any private employment they have at the time of their confirmation.

Question 19

Which of the following would be eligible to serve as Texas governor, according to the state constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 30-year-old U.S. citizen who has resided in Texas for five years. 
B)  A 25-year-old U.S. citizen who has resided in Texas for seven years. 
C)  A 35-year-old U.S. citizen who has resided in Texas for two years. 
D)  A 40-year-old Mexican citizen who has resided in Texas for twenty years. 
A)  A 30-year-old U.S. citizen who has resided in Texas for five years. 
B)  A 25-year-old U.S. citizen who has resided in Texas for seven years. 
C)  A 35-year-old U.S. citizen who has resided in Texas for two years. 
D)  A 40-year-old Mexican citizen who has resided in Texas for twenty years.

Question 20

If the governor cannot finish his or her term, the officials who are in the line of succession include the

Accepted Answer

A)  lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general. 
B)  lieutenant governor, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, attorney general. 
C)  lieutenant governor, president pro tempore of the Senate, agriculture commissioner. 
D)  lieutenant governor, president pro tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House, attorney general, chief justices of the fourteen courts of appeals. 
A)  lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general. 
B)  lieutenant governor, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, attorney general. 
C)  lieutenant governor, president pro tempore of the Senate, agriculture commissioner. 
D)  lieutenant governor, president pro tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House, attorney general, chief justices of the fourteen courts of appeals.

The Texas Enterprise Fund is an example of the governor using the power of state government to pursue

The governor of Texas may be removed from office through a procedure known as

Which executive official represents the state in civil court, issues advisory opinions on legal questions, and enforces child support orders?

The governor of Texas is constitutionally allowed to serve

It is common for governors to repay major contributors to their election campaigns with

The governor's legislative powers include all the following, except

The Texas Constitution requires that the governor and all other elected officials acknowledge

When the governor consults with a senator from an appointee's home district to obtain support for a nomination, the governor is respecting the tradition of

Explain the idea of "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.

The comptroller of public accounts has the constitutional power to

The governor's most significant constitutional budget power is

Which executive official primarily serves legislative functions?

Describe how a governor (or other executive official) may be forced from office before the expiration of their term. Explain who is in line to succeed the governor should that happen.

The size of the Texas governor's staff was recently

Which official is responsible for ensuring that gas pumps, grocery store scales, and other meters areaccurate?

Failure of the Senate to confirm a gubernatorial recess appointment prevents the governor from

If the governor wishes to make an official public announcement declaring a state of emergency, he can use

By law, gubernatorial appointees to a compensated office must

Which of the following would be eligible to serve as Texas governor, according to the state constitution?

If the governor cannot finish his or her term, the officials who are in the line of succession include the

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Federalism and the Texas Constitution

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The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

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Exam 9: The Executive Branch

The Texas Enterprise Fund is an example of the governor using the power of state government to pursue

The governor of Texas may be removed from office through a procedure known as

Which executive official represents the state in civil court, issues advisory opinions on legal questions, and enforces child support orders?

The governor of Texas is constitutionally allowed to serve

It is common for governors to repay major contributors to their election campaigns with

The governor's legislative powers include all the following, except

The Texas Constitution requires that the governor and all other elected officials acknowledge

When the governor consults with a senator from an appointee's home district to obtain support for a nomination, the governor is respecting the tradition of

Explain the idea of "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.

The comptroller of public accounts has the constitutional power to

The governor's most significant constitutional budget power is

Which executive official primarily serves legislative functions?

Describe how a governor (or other executive official) may be forced from office before the expiration of their term. Explain who is in line to succeed the governor should that happen.

The size of the Texas governor's staff was recently

Which official is responsible for ensuring that gas pumps, grocery store scales, and other meters areaccurate?

Failure of the Senate to confirm a gubernatorial recess appointment prevents the governor from

If the governor wishes to make an official public announcement declaring a state of emergency, he can use

By law, gubernatorial appointees to a compensated office must

Which of the following would be eligible to serve as Texas governor, according to the state constitution?

If the governor cannot finish his or her term, the officials who are in the line of succession include the

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

Filters