Question 1

In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor?

Accepted Answer

A)  the secretary of state 
B)  the lieutenant governor 
C)  the Speaker of the state House of Representatives 
D)  the comptroller of public accounts 
E)  a temporary replacement appointed by the lieutenant governor 
A)  the secretary of state 
B)  the lieutenant governor 
C)  the Speaker of the state House of Representatives 
D)  the comptroller of public accounts 
E)  a temporary replacement appointed by the lieutenant governor B

Question 2

Setting local telephone and electric rates is the responsibility of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Public Utilities Commission. 
B)  comptroller of public accounts. 
C)  attorney general. 
D)  federal Department of Energy. 
E)  utility companies; there is no state regulation of these. 
A)  Public Utilities Commission. 
B)  comptroller of public accounts. 
C)  attorney general. 
D)  federal Department of Energy. 
E)  utility companies; there is no state regulation of these. A

Question 3

The attorney general's office offers advisory opinions to state agencies concerning the legality of actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the Texas Rangers. 
B)  drivers' licensing. 
C)  animal and insect control. 
D)  motor vehicle inspections. 
E)  truck weighing stations. 
A)  the Texas Rangers. 
B)  drivers' licensing. 
C)  animal and insect control. 
D)  motor vehicle inspections. 
E)  truck weighing stations.

Question 5

For a Texas governor, what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires a two-thirds majority from both houses to override it. 
B)  The legislature is prevented from overriding it. 
C)  It allows the governor to veto specific provisions of a bill. 
D)  It is the only way to veto legislation without giving reasons. 
E)  It requires a unanimous vote from both houses to override it. 
A)  It requires a two-thirds majority from both houses to override it. 
B)  The legislature is prevented from overriding it. 
C)  It allows the governor to veto specific provisions of a bill. 
D)  It is the only way to veto legislation without giving reasons. 
E)  It requires a unanimous vote from both houses to override it.

Question 6

The structure of the Texas executive branch is centralized, with much formal authority allocated to the governor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It has often been claimed that the Texas governor's greatest political power is the power of appointment. What kind of opportunities does the governor have to exercise this power, and what are some of the possible effects of this power on the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

The Texas governor has the power to make

Question 8

When the Texas governor strikes out particular spending provisions in an appropriations bill, it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a line-item veto. 
B)  a post-adjournment veto. 
C)  a pocket veto. 
D)  an unconstitutional action. 
E)  budget reconciliation. 
A)  a line-item veto. 
B)  a post-adjournment veto. 
C)  a pocket veto. 
D)  an unconstitutional action. 
E)  budget reconciliation.

Question 9

The office of Texas governor is one of the weakest in the nation. Why is this the case? What are some of the limitations that the Texas constitution places on the governor? What are some of the informal powers the governor may use to bolster the power of the office?

Accepted Answer

The office of the Texas governor is cons

Question 10

Which of the following is not a qualification a person would need to be a viable candidate for governor of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  thirty years of age 
B)  born in Texas 
C)  prior political experience 
D)  U.S. citizenship 
E)  access to money 
A)  thirty years of age 
B)  born in Texas 
C)  prior political experience 
D)  U.S. citizenship 
E)  access to money

Question 11

Almost one-half of the attorney general's employees are involved in what government task?

Accepted Answer

A)  enforcing civil rights laws 
B)  investigating complaints about local police behavior 
C)  collecting child-support payments 
D)  defending state laws in federal court 
E)  providing advisory opinions to state agencies 
A)  enforcing civil rights laws 
B)  investigating complaints about local police behavior 
C)  collecting child-support payments 
D)  defending state laws in federal court 
E)  providing advisory opinions to state agencies

Question 12

The Texas State Board of Education is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  adopting textbooks. 
B)  setting minimum high school graduation requirements. 
C)  funding public school districts. 
D)  determining the licensing requirements for public school teachers. 
E)  establishing accreditation standards for Texas public schools. 
A)  adopting textbooks. 
B)  setting minimum high school graduation requirements. 
C)  funding public school districts. 
D)  determining the licensing requirements for public school teachers. 
E)  establishing accreditation standards for Texas public schools.

Question 13

What is the primary task of the Texas secretary of state?

Accepted Answer

A)  to oversee the state's foreign, economic, and diplomatic policy 
B)  to handle elections and voter registration 
C)  to collect child-support payments 
D)  to coordinate and plan projects in conjunction with the federal government 
E)  to oversee the state's economic interactions with other states 
A)  to oversee the state's foreign, economic, and diplomatic policy 
B)  to handle elections and voter registration 
C)  to collect child-support payments 
D)  to coordinate and plan projects in conjunction with the federal government 
E)  to oversee the state's economic interactions with other states

Question 14

The ______ is the oldest state agency in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A)  General Land Office 
B)  Texas Ranger Division 
C)  Railroad Commission 
D)  Department of Public Safety 
E)  Agriculture Commission 
A)  General Land Office 
B)  Texas Ranger Division 
C)  Railroad Commission 
D)  Department of Public Safety 
E)  Agriculture Commission

Question 15

Why did the Texas constitution establish a plural executive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas was following the structure of the federal executive. 
B)  There was suspicion of a strong chief executive. 
C)  The complications of running a state as large as Texas necessitate a plural executive. 
D)  It was necessary in order for the executive branch to be as dominant as possible. 
E)  It was necessary to provide an important check on the state legislature. 
A)  Texas was following the structure of the federal executive. 
B)  There was suspicion of a strong chief executive. 
C)  The complications of running a state as large as Texas necessitate a plural executive. 
D)  It was necessary in order for the executive branch to be as dominant as possible. 
E)  It was necessary to provide an important check on the state legislature.

Question 16

In Texas, which officer in the plural executive is not elected by voters?

Accepted Answer

A)  the secretary of state 
B)  the attorney general 
C)  the comptroller 
D)  the lieutenant governor 
E)  the commissioner of agriculture 
A)  the secretary of state 
B)  the attorney general 
C)  the comptroller 
D)  the lieutenant governor 
E)  the commissioner of agriculture

Question 17

The comptroller of public accounts directs the collection of taxes for the state of Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Texas governor has many formal powers, making him or her one of the United States's strongest chief executives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What makes the greatest difference between strong and weak governors of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  the willingness to use formal powers 
B)  the frequency of vetoes 
C)  the differences in personality 
D)  the partisan makeup of the legislature 
E)  the percentage of the total vote they receive in their election bid 
A)  the willingness to use formal powers 
B)  the frequency of vetoes 
C)  the differences in personality 
D)  the partisan makeup of the legislature 
E)  the percentage of the total vote they receive in their election bid

Question 20

Which state office was eliminated in 1996?

Accepted Answer

A)  attorney general 
B)  animal commissioner 
C)  state treasurer 
D)  sheriff 
E)  roads and highways commissioner 
A)  attorney general 
B)  animal commissioner 
C)  state treasurer 
D)  sheriff 
E)  roads and highways commissioner

In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor?

Setting local telephone and electric rates is the responsibility of the

The attorney general's office offers advisory opinions to state agencies concerning the legality of actions.

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

For a Texas governor, what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto?

The structure of the Texas executive branch is centralized, with much formal authority allocated to the governor.

It has often been claimed that the Texas governor's greatest political power is the power of appointment. What kind of opportunities does the governor have to exercise this power, and what are some of the possible effects of this power on the executive branch?

When the Texas governor strikes out particular spending provisions in an appropriations bill, it is called

The office of Texas governor is one of the weakest in the nation. Why is this the case? What are some of the limitations that the Texas constitution places on the governor? What are some of the informal powers the governor may use to bolster the power of the office?

Which of the following is not a qualification a person would need to be a viable candidate for governor of Texas?

Almost one-half of the attorney general's employees are involved in what government task?

The Texas State Board of Education is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

What is the primary task of the Texas secretary of state?

The ______ is the oldest state agency in Texas.

Why did the Texas constitution establish a plural executive?

In Texas, which officer in the plural executive is not elected by voters?

The comptroller of public accounts directs the collection of taxes for the state of Texas.

The Texas governor has many formal powers, making him or her one of the United States's strongest chief executives.

What makes the greatest difference between strong and weak governors of Texas?

Which state office was eliminated in 1996?

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Exam 8: The Texas Executive Branch

In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor?

Setting local telephone and electric rates is the responsibility of the

The attorney general's office offers advisory opinions to state agencies concerning the legality of actions.

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

For a Texas governor, what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto?

The structure of the Texas executive branch is centralized, with much formal authority allocated to the governor.

It has often been claimed that the Texas governor's greatest political power is the power of appointment. What kind of opportunities does the governor have to exercise this power, and what are some of the possible effects of this power on the executive branch?

When the Texas governor strikes out particular spending provisions in an appropriations bill, it is called

The office of Texas governor is one of the weakest in the nation. Why is this the case? What are some of the limitations that the Texas constitution places on the governor? What are some of the informal powers the governor may use to bolster the power of the office?

Which of the following is not a qualification a person would need to be a viable candidate for governor of Texas?

Almost one-half of the attorney general's employees are involved in what government task?

The Texas State Board of Education is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

What is the primary task of the Texas secretary of state?

The ______ is the oldest state agency in Texas.

Why did the Texas constitution establish a plural executive?

In Texas, which officer in the plural executive is not elected by voters?

The comptroller of public accounts directs the collection of taxes for the state of Texas.

The Texas governor has many formal powers, making him or her one of the United States's strongest chief executives.

What makes the greatest difference between strong and weak governors of Texas?

Which state office was eliminated in 1996?

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

Texas and the Nation

The Texas Constitution

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Judiciary

Crime and Corrections Policy

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Local Government in Texas

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