Question 1

What characterizes the governor's appointive powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The governor's powers are constrained because of staggered terms and the plural executive. 
B)  The governor can remove his or her predecessor's appointments, so his or her powers are somewhat strong. 
C)  Despite the plural executive system, the governor has full control over many appointments. 
D)  The governor cannot appoint or dismiss anybody, so his or her powers are exceptionally weak. 
E)  Despite the plural executive, the governor does not need Senate approval to fill vacancies. 
A)  The governor's powers are constrained because of staggered terms and the plural executive. 
B)  The governor can remove his or her predecessor's appointments, so his or her powers are somewhat strong. 
C)  Despite the plural executive system, the governor has full control over many appointments. 
D)  The governor cannot appoint or dismiss anybody, so his or her powers are exceptionally weak. 
E)  Despite the plural executive, the governor does not need Senate approval to fill vacancies.

Question 2

How have the last four governors differed in style and leadership? Who was the most effective in dealing with the legislature?

Accepted Answer

The last four governors have each brough

Question 3

Governors generally choose staffers without regard to loyalty or political attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In 1996, Attorney General Dan Morales filed a multibillion-dollar suit against ________, ultimately resulting in Texas receiving a $17.3 billion settlement.

Accepted Answer

A)  the alcohol industry 
B)  Mexico 
C)  the pharmaceutical industry 
D)  the federal government 
E)  the tobacco industry 
A)  the alcohol industry 
B)  Mexico 
C)  the pharmaceutical industry 
D)  the federal government 
E)  the tobacco industry

Question 5

While still serving as governor, but with his eyes on the presidency, George W.Bush

Accepted Answer

A)  spent little time at the state house as a result of his continual national campaigning. 
B)  successfully pushed the first state voucher for schools program in the United States. 
C)  instituted standardized testing known as the TAKS, a precursor to No Child Left Behind. 
D)  wooed socially conservative voters by imposing a parental abortion notification law on teenagers. 
E)  wooed socially conservative voters by banning all stem cell research in the state of Texas. 
A)  spent little time at the state house as a result of his continual national campaigning. 
B)  successfully pushed the first state voucher for schools program in the United States. 
C)  instituted standardized testing known as the TAKS, a precursor to No Child Left Behind. 
D)  wooed socially conservative voters by imposing a parental abortion notification law on teenagers. 
E)  wooed socially conservative voters by banning all stem cell research in the state of Texas.

Question 6

Governor George W.Bush used a tactic that allowed him to gain the respect of members of the legislature and get many of his initiatives passed.How did he prefer to work out his differences with the legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  He met in public with opposition leaders to hash out disagreements so that the public could stay informed and the government process would be transparent. 
B)  He met in private with legislative leaders to hash out differences and would refuse to leak any disagreements to the press. 
C)  He would often appear before the legislature on the floor to lobby his position on many bills and meet with legislators publicly after. 
D)  He would often identify which bills he would not veto in exchange for legislators supporting some of his policies. 
E)  He met every day with the presiding officers of the legislature to hash out differences and would hold a press conference with them at least once a week. 
A)  He met in public with opposition leaders to hash out disagreements so that the public could stay informed and the government process would be transparent. 
B)  He met in private with legislative leaders to hash out differences and would refuse to leak any disagreements to the press. 
C)  He would often appear before the legislature on the floor to lobby his position on many bills and meet with legislators publicly after. 
D)  He would often identify which bills he would not veto in exchange for legislators supporting some of his policies. 
E)  He met every day with the presiding officers of the legislature to hash out differences and would hold a press conference with them at least once a week.

Question 7

Bill Clements, an avowed fiscal conservative, signed $5.6 billion in tax increases during his second term-more than any other governor in Texas history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the powers of the governor, including an explanation of the major responsibilities of each.Why is the governor of Texas considered to have some of the strongest veto powers in the country?

Accepted Answer

The governor of Texas has a wide range o

Question 9

Until Republican Bill Clements won the election in 1978, almost every governor since 1874 had been a Democrat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Bill Clements, upon arriving in Austin, did not understand the limitations of the powers of the governor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The governor's power in Texas compared to other states is categorized as

Accepted Answer

A)  weak. 
B)  moderate. 
C)  moderately strong. 
D)  strong. 
E)  very weak. 
A)  weak. 
B)  moderate. 
C)  moderately strong. 
D)  strong. 
E)  very weak.

Question 12

Though historical records on gubernatorial vetoes are not complete, so far Governor ________, having vetoed 259 bills, seems to hold the record.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dan Moody 
B)  Bill Clements 
C)  Rick Perry 
D)  Ross Sterling 
E)  Ann Richards 
A)  Dan Moody 
B)  Bill Clements 
C)  Rick Perry 
D)  Ross Sterling 
E)  Ann Richards

Question 13

Administrative responsibilities are fragmented among more than ________ state boards and commissions.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  150 
C)  200 
D)  250 
E)  300 
A)  100 
B)  150 
C)  200 
D)  250 
E)  300

Question 14

The military authority given to the governor by the state constitution includes

Accepted Answer

A)  his role as commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state, the ability to declare wars on other countries, and the ability to mobilize troops to protect Texas. 
B)  the ability to appoint an adjutant general and to declare war on other states to protect lives and property in Texas by mobilizing the Texas National Guard. 
C)  her role as the commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state and the ability to mobilize the Texas National Guard to protect lives and property anywhere in the United States. 
D)  the ability to override the president's use of the Texas National Guard when the needs of the state of Texas warrant it and the ability to appoint an adjutant general. 
E)  her role as commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state, the ability to appoint an adjutant general, and the ability to mobilize the Texas National Guard to protect lives and property in the state. 
A)  his role as commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state, the ability to declare wars on other countries, and the ability to mobilize troops to protect Texas. 
B)  the ability to appoint an adjutant general and to declare war on other states to protect lives and property in Texas by mobilizing the Texas National Guard. 
C)  her role as the commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state and the ability to mobilize the Texas National Guard to protect lives and property anywhere in the United States. 
D)  the ability to override the president's use of the Texas National Guard when the needs of the state of Texas warrant it and the ability to appoint an adjutant general. 
E)  her role as commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state, the ability to appoint an adjutant general, and the ability to mobilize the Texas National Guard to protect lives and property in the state.

Question 15

How do the staggered terms of state boards and commissioners affect the governor?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is hard for the governor to remove predecessor's appointments, which impedes progress. 
B)  A governor has to wait at least two years to get majorities favoring his or her policies on most boards. 
C)  For three years, predecessor's appointees technically do not answer to the current governor. 
D)  The governor cannot enact new policies until a predecessor's appointees have left. 
E)  A governor has to wait one year to get majorities favoring this or her policies on most boards. 
A)  It is hard for the governor to remove predecessor's appointments, which impedes progress. 
B)  A governor has to wait at least two years to get majorities favoring his or her policies on most boards. 
C)  For three years, predecessor's appointees technically do not answer to the current governor. 
D)  The governor cannot enact new policies until a predecessor's appointees have left. 
E)  A governor has to wait one year to get majorities favoring this or her policies on most boards.

Question 16

Rick Perry had to duck political fallout due to the downfall of Enron, a major contributor during his political career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Before becoming governor, Rick Perry served as

Accepted Answer

A)  state representative, speaker of the Texas House, and commissioner of agriculture. 
B)  state representative, commissioner of agriculture, and lieutenant governor. 
C)  state senator, U.S. representative, and lieutenant governor. 
D)  state senator, commissioner of the General Land Office, and U.S. senator. 
E)  state senator, railroad commissioner, and lieutenant governor. 
A)  state representative, speaker of the Texas House, and commissioner of agriculture. 
B)  state representative, commissioner of agriculture, and lieutenant governor. 
C)  state senator, U.S. representative, and lieutenant governor. 
D)  state senator, commissioner of the General Land Office, and U.S. senator. 
E)  state senator, railroad commissioner, and lieutenant governor.

Question 18

Briefly describe the formal and informal qualifications for governor.What prevents often-qualified persons from seeking the office?

Accepted Answer

The formal qualifications for governor v

Question 19

Governor Perry increased his support among conservative Republican voters in preparation for his 2006 reelection race by

Accepted Answer

A)  passing a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. 
B)  increasing funding for schools by cutting several welfare services. 
C)  passing new strict rules on the construction of new abortion clinics. 
D)  eliminating the state capital gains tax. 
E)  requiring schoolgirls to be vaccinated against a virus linked to cervical cancer. 
A)  passing a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. 
B)  increasing funding for schools by cutting several welfare services. 
C)  passing new strict rules on the construction of new abortion clinics. 
D)  eliminating the state capital gains tax. 
E)  requiring schoolgirls to be vaccinated against a virus linked to cervical cancer.

Question 20

When Governor Bush resigned before becoming president, he was replaced by Rick Perry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What characterizes the governor's appointive powers?

How have the last four governors differed in style and leadership? Who was the most effective in dealing with the legislature?

Governors generally choose staffers without regard to loyalty or political attitudes.

In 1996, Attorney General Dan Morales filed a multibillion-dollar suit against ________, ultimately resulting in Texas receiving a $17.3 billion settlement.

While still serving as governor, but with his eyes on the presidency, George W.Bush

Governor George W.Bush used a tactic that allowed him to gain the respect of members of the legislature and get many of his initiatives passed.How did he prefer to work out his differences with the legislature?

Bill Clements, an avowed fiscal conservative, signed $5.6 billion in tax increases during his second term-more than any other governor in Texas history.

Describe the powers of the governor, including an explanation of the major responsibilities of each.Why is the governor of Texas considered to have some of the strongest veto powers in the country?

Until Republican Bill Clements won the election in 1978, almost every governor since 1874 had been a Democrat.

Bill Clements, upon arriving in Austin, did not understand the limitations of the powers of the governor.

The governor's power in Texas compared to other states is categorized as

Though historical records on gubernatorial vetoes are not complete, so far Governor ________, having vetoed 259 bills, seems to hold the record.

Administrative responsibilities are fragmented among more than ________ state boards and commissions.

The military authority given to the governor by the state constitution includes

How do the staggered terms of state boards and commissioners affect the governor?

Rick Perry had to duck political fallout due to the downfall of Enron, a major contributor during his political career.

Before becoming governor, Rick Perry served as

Briefly describe the formal and informal qualifications for governor.What prevents often-qualified persons from seeking the office?

Governor Perry increased his support among conservative Republican voters in preparation for his 2006 reelection race by

When Governor Bush resigned before becoming president, he was replaced by Rick Perry.

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

Interest groups and political power in texas

The mass media in texas politics

The party system in

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

The judicial system in texas

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

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Exam 9: The texas executive

What characterizes the governor's appointive powers?

How have the last four governors differed in style and leadership? Who was the most effective in dealing with the legislature?

Governors generally choose staffers without regard to loyalty or political attitudes.

In 1996, Attorney General Dan Morales filed a multibillion-dollar suit against ________, ultimately resulting in Texas receiving a $17.3 billion settlement.

While still serving as governor, but with his eyes on the presidency, George W.Bush

Governor George W.Bush used a tactic that allowed him to gain the respect of members of the legislature and get many of his initiatives passed.How did he prefer to work out his differences with the legislature?

Bill Clements, an avowed fiscal conservative, signed $5.6 billion in tax increases during his second term-more than any other governor in Texas history.

Describe the powers of the governor, including an explanation of the major responsibilities of each.Why is the governor of Texas considered to have some of the strongest veto powers in the country?

Until Republican Bill Clements won the election in 1978, almost every governor since 1874 had been a Democrat.

Bill Clements, upon arriving in Austin, did not understand the limitations of the powers of the governor.

The governor's power in Texas compared to other states is categorized as

Though historical records on gubernatorial vetoes are not complete, so far Governor ________, having vetoed 259 bills, seems to hold the record.

Administrative responsibilities are fragmented among more than ________ state boards and commissions.

The military authority given to the governor by the state constitution includes

How do the staggered terms of state boards and commissioners affect the governor?

Rick Perry had to duck political fallout due to the downfall of Enron, a major contributor during his political career.

Before becoming governor, Rick Perry served as

Briefly describe the formal and informal qualifications for governor.What prevents often-qualified persons from seeking the office?

Governor Perry increased his support among conservative Republican voters in preparation for his 2006 reelection race by

When Governor Bush resigned before becoming president, he was replaced by Rick Perry.

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

Interest groups and political power in texas

The mass media in texas politics

The party system in

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

The judicial system in texas

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

Filters