Question 1

What year did George W. Bush resign as governor of Texas to run for the presidency?

Accepted Answer

A)  1998 
B)  1999 
C)  2000 
D)  2001 
A)  1998 
B)  1999 
C)  2000 
D)  2001 C

Question 2

Miriam "Ma" Ferguson, the first female governor in Texas history, served two non-consecutive terms in which years?

Accepted Answer

A)  1903 
B)  1917 
C)  1925 
D)  1941 
A)  1903 
B)  1917 
C)  1925 
D)  1941 C

Question 3

Which Democrat did David Dewhurst defeat in 2002 to become Lt. Gov.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ann Richards 
B)  Tony Sanchez 
C)  John Sharp 
D)  Ted Poe 
A)  Ann Richards 
B)  Tony Sanchez 
C)  John Sharp 
D)  Ted Poe C

Question 4

How many employees are there in the Attorney General's office?

Accepted Answer

A)  4,200 
B)  3,200 
C)  1,200 
D)  600 
A)  4,200 
B)  3,200 
C)  1,200 
D)  600

Question 5

Which recent governor gave the most state government appointments to Hispanics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark White 
B)  Ann Richards 
C)  George W. Bush 
D)  Rick Perry 
A)  Mark White 
B)  Ann Richards 
C)  George W. Bush 
D)  Rick Perry

Question 6

Members of the Texas State Board of Education are elected to four-year terms. How many members are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  50 
A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  50

What year did George W. Bush resign as governor of Texas to run for the presidency?

Miriam "Ma" Ferguson, the first female governor in Texas history, served two non-consecutive terms in which years?