Question 1

Probably the factor that had most to do with the removal of Governor Ferguson was

Accepted Answer

A)  an allegation of moral turpitude. 
B)  an unsolvable conflict with the University of Texas. 
C)  his opposition to state-wide prohibition. 
D)  his improper deposit of $100,000 in state insurance funds. 
A)  an allegation of moral turpitude. 
B)  an unsolvable conflict with the University of Texas. 
C)  his opposition to state-wide prohibition. 
D)  his improper deposit of $100,000 in state insurance funds.

Question 2

Those officials who are in the line of succession to the governorship include the

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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.

Question 3

Describe the structure, selection, and function of the Texas Railroad Commission.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is a

Question 4

Describe the constitutional qualifications for the office of governor of Texas. What other (non-constitutional) qualifications should a person possess to attain the office?

Accepted Answer

The constitutional qualifications for th

Question 5

Should the governor and lieutenant governor both be out of the state at the same time,

Accepted Answer

A)  the president pro tempore of the Senate becomes acting governor. 
B)  a special election is held, and the office is filled by direct popular vote. 
C)  the Texas Senate selects one of its members to become governor. 
D)  the senator with the most seniority becomes governor. 
A)  the president pro tempore of the Senate becomes acting governor. 
B)  a special election is held, and the office is filled by direct popular vote. 
C)  the Texas Senate selects one of its members to become governor. 
D)  the senator with the most seniority becomes governor.

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

Promoting consistency in accounting across state agencies is the job of the Texas

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A)  Secretary of State. 
B)  Comptroller of Public Accounts. 
C)  Legislative Council. 
D)  Supreme Court. 
A)  Secretary of State. 
B)  Comptroller of Public Accounts. 
C)  Legislative Council. 
D)  Supreme Court.

Question 8

The governor's "military power" extends to all the following organizations, except the

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas State Guard. 
B)  Texas Army National Guard.. 
C)  Texas Air National Guard. 
D)  Texas Maritime Commission. 
A)  Texas State Guard. 
B)  Texas Army National Guard.. 
C)  Texas Air National Guard. 
D)  Texas Maritime Commission.

Question 9

Define and discuss the following legislative powers of the governor
a. line-item veto
b. special sessions
c. agenda setting
d. post-adjournment veto

Accepted Answer

a. Line-item veto: The line-item veto is

Question 10

When the governor promises not to deny funding for a legislator's pet project, in exchange for support of a governor's bill, it is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  playing the game. 
B)  pork-barrel politics. 
C)  cash cow politics. 
D)  conservative pandering. 
A)  playing the game. 
B)  pork-barrel politics. 
C)  cash cow politics. 
D)  conservative pandering.

Question 11

A direct law-enforcement power that may be exercised by the governor is

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A)  conscripting county sheriffs into state service to enforce criminal law. 
B)  assuming direct command of the state Highway Patrol. 
C)  ordering district attorneys to prosecute persons engaging in criminal conduct. 
D)  taking actual command of the Texas Rangers. 
A)  conscripting county sheriffs into state service to enforce criminal law. 
B)  assuming direct command of the state Highway Patrol. 
C)  ordering district attorneys to prosecute persons engaging in criminal conduct. 
D)  taking actual command of the Texas Rangers.

Question 12

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)  ensure high standings in the polls. 
A)  raise election campaign funds. 
B)  protect their boss from adverse situations. 
C)  discourage opponents in future elections. 
D)  ensure high standings in the polls.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a role of the Texas Agriculture Commissioner?

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A)  Seeking markets for Texas goods 
B)  Administering the national school lunch program 
C)  Leasing public lands for mineral exploitation 
D)  Regulating pesticide and herbicide use 
A)  Seeking markets for Texas goods 
B)  Administering the national school lunch program 
C)  Leasing public lands for mineral exploitation 
D)  Regulating pesticide and herbicide use

Question 14

The governor may make a judicial appointment to a state court, except when the judge

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A)  dies in office. 
B)  resigns from office. 
C)  fails to win re-election. 
D)  is officially removed from office. 
A)  dies in office. 
B)  resigns from office. 
C)  fails to win re-election. 
D)  is officially removed from office.

Question 15

Overriding a veto has occurred only once since the administration of W. Lee O'Daniel (1939-1941). In 1979, the Texas House and Senate overrode a veto by

Accepted Answer

A)  George W. Bush. 
B)  Ronald Reagan. 
C)  William Clements. 
D)  Ann Richards. 
A)  George W. Bush. 
B)  Ronald Reagan. 
C)  William Clements. 
D)  Ann Richards.

Probably the factor that had most to do with the removal of Governor Ferguson was

Those officials who are in the line of succession to the governorship include the

Describe the structure, selection, and function of the Texas Railroad Commission.

Describe the constitutional qualifications for the office of governor of Texas. What other (non-constitutional) qualifications should a person possess to attain the office?

Should the governor and lieutenant governor both be out of the state at the same time,

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

Promoting consistency in accounting across state agencies is the job of the Texas

The governor's "military power" extends to all the following organizations, except the

Define and discuss the following legislative powers of the governor a. line-item veto b. special sessions c. agenda setting d. post-adjournment veto

When the governor promises not to deny funding for a legislator's pet project, in exchange for support of a governor's bill, it is referred to as

A direct law-enforcement power that may be exercised by the governor is

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

Which of the following is not a role of the Texas Agriculture Commissioner?

The governor may make a judicial appointment to a state court, except when the judge

Overriding a veto has occurred only once since the administration of W. Lee O'Daniel (1939-1941). In 1979, the Texas House and Senate overrode a veto by

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Exam 8: The Executive

Probably the factor that had most to do with the removal of Governor Ferguson was

Those officials who are in the line of succession to the governorship include the

Describe the structure, selection, and function of the Texas Railroad Commission.

Describe the constitutional qualifications for the office of governor of Texas. What other (non-constitutional) qualifications should a person possess to attain the office?

Should the governor and lieutenant governor both be out of the state at the same time,

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

Promoting consistency in accounting across state agencies is the job of the Texas

The governor's "military power" extends to all the following organizations, except the

Define and discuss the following legislative powers of the governor a. line-item veto b. special sessions c. agenda setting d. post-adjournment veto

When the governor promises not to deny funding for a legislator's pet project, in exchange for support of a governor's bill, it is referred to as

A direct law-enforcement power that may be exercised by the governor is

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

Which of the following is not a role of the Texas Agriculture Commissioner?

The governor may make a judicial appointment to a state court, except when the judge

Overriding a veto has occurred only once since the administration of W. Lee O'Daniel (1939-1941). In 1979, the Texas House and Senate overrode a veto by

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislature

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters