Question 1

There are approximately 20 state boards and commissions within the Texas plural executive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Texas governor has strong powers for granting clemency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

During which constitution was the Texas governor very powerful, and many regarded state government as oppressive and corrupt?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Constitution of 1976 
B)  the Reconstruction Constitution of 1869 
C)  the Constitution of 1866 
D)  the Constitution of 1861 
E)  the Constitution of 1845 
A)  the Constitution of 1976 
B)  the Reconstruction Constitution of 1869 
C)  the Constitution of 1866 
D)  the Constitution of 1861 
E)  the Constitution of 1845

Question 5

________ is the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted.

Accepted Answer

A)  E. J. Davis 
B)  James Ferguson 
C)  Ann Richards 
D)  Miriam Ferguson 
E)  No governor of Texas has been both impeached and convicted. 
A)  E. J. Davis 
B)  James Ferguson 
C)  Ann Richards 
D)  Miriam Ferguson 
E)  No governor of Texas has been both impeached and convicted.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

In Texas, the plural executive is held accountable through all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the budgetary process. 
B)  the Sunset review. 
C)  the impeachment process. 
D)  elections. 
E)  appointment by the governor. 
A)  the budgetary process. 
B)  the Sunset review. 
C)  the impeachment process. 
D)  elections. 
E)  appointment by the governor.

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Both the lieutenant governor and the secretary of state in Texas have the authority to call a special session of the legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Texas, why are gubernatorial elections held in off-years?

Accepted Answer

A)  so that gubernatorial elections will not be influenced by a presidential election 
B)  so that candidates cannot run for governor and a federal office at the same time 
C)  so that voters will not become overwhelmed by too many candidates in one year 
D)  because Texas happened to become part of the United States during an off-year 
E)  so that presidential elections will not be influenced by the gubernatorial election 
A)  so that gubernatorial elections will not be influenced by a presidential election 
B)  so that candidates cannot run for governor and a federal office at the same time 
C)  so that voters will not become overwhelmed by too many candidates in one year 
D)  because Texas happened to become part of the United States during an off-year 
E)  so that presidential elections will not be influenced by the gubernatorial election

Question 13

Governor Rick Perry's record of failures and achievements as chief executive of the state show that governors do matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In Texas, the only constitutional method of removing a governor from office is by ________ and conviction.

Accepted Answer

A)  recall 
B)  a two-thirds vote 
C)  impeachment 
D)  judicial proceeding 
E)  firing 
A)  recall 
B)  a two-thirds vote 
C)  impeachment 
D)  judicial proceeding 
E)  firing

Question 15

Why must Texas gubernatorial candidates purchase print and electronic advertisements in 19 media markets to reach every corner of the state?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is what a candidate does to win an election. 
B)  It is necessary because Texas is such a large geographic area. 
C)  Candidates must pay consultants, pollsters, and staff. 
D)  One party must make sure to outspend the other. 
E)  Candidates must remain competitive. 
A)  It is what a candidate does to win an election. 
B)  It is necessary because Texas is such a large geographic area. 
C)  Candidates must pay consultants, pollsters, and staff. 
D)  One party must make sure to outspend the other. 
E)  Candidates must remain competitive.

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning the Texas Department of Insurance is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a single-member commission. 
B)  The department's commissioner is appointed for a two-year term. 
C)  The department makes sure that all Texans are covered by health insurance. 
D)  It regulates the insurance market in Texas. 
E)  The current department has been in effect since 1993. 
A)  It is a single-member commission. 
B)  The department's commissioner is appointed for a two-year term. 
C)  The department makes sure that all Texans are covered by health insurance. 
D)  It regulates the insurance market in Texas. 
E)  The current department has been in effect since 1993.

Question 17

The governor has the ability to declare martial law in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A Texas governor can only grant ________ for a convicted felon without the help of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Accepted Answer

A)  clemency 
B)  a pardon 
C)  commutation 
D)  a 30-day reprieve 
E)  a 15-day reprieve 
A)  clemency 
B)  a pardon 
C)  commutation 
D)  a 30-day reprieve 
E)  a 15-day reprieve

Question 19

Describe the most important formal powers of the Texas governor under the state constitution. How do these powers reflect a commitment to the principle of checks and balances?

Accepted Answer

The most important formal powers of the

Question 20

The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has mandated that no government official may serve in any single office for more than 12 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

There are approximately 20 state boards and commissions within the Texas plural executive.

The Texas governor has strong powers for granting clemency.

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

During which constitution was the Texas governor very powerful, and many regarded state government as oppressive and corrupt?

________ is the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted.

Setting local telephone and electric rates is the responsibility of the

In Texas, the plural executive is held accountable through all of the following EXCEPT

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

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

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?

Both the lieutenant governor and the secretary of state in Texas have the authority to call a special session of the legislature.

In Texas, why are gubernatorial elections held in off-years?

Governor Rick Perry's record of failures and achievements as chief executive of the state show that governors do matter.

In Texas, the only constitutional method of removing a governor from office is by ________ and conviction.

Why must Texas gubernatorial candidates purchase print and electronic advertisements in 19 media markets to reach every corner of the state?

Which of the following statements concerning the Texas Department of Insurance is INCORRECT?

The governor has the ability to declare martial law in Texas.

A Texas governor can only grant ________ for a convicted felon without the help of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Describe the most important formal powers of the Texas governor under the state constitution. How do these powers reflect a commitment to the principle of checks and balances?

The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has mandated that no government official may serve in any single office for more than 12 years.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Judiciary

Local Government in Texas

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Crime and Corrections Policy in Texas

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Exam 8: The Texas Executive Branch

There are approximately 20 state boards and commissions within the Texas plural executive.

The Texas governor has strong powers for granting clemency.

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

During which constitution was the Texas governor very powerful, and many regarded state government as oppressive and corrupt?

________ is the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted.

Setting local telephone and electric rates is the responsibility of the

In Texas, the plural executive is held accountable through all of the following EXCEPT

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

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

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?

Both the lieutenant governor and the secretary of state in Texas have the authority to call a special session of the legislature.

In Texas, why are gubernatorial elections held in off-years?

Governor Rick Perry's record of failures and achievements as chief executive of the state show that governors do matter.

In Texas, the only constitutional method of removing a governor from office is by ________ and conviction.

Why must Texas gubernatorial candidates purchase print and electronic advertisements in 19 media markets to reach every corner of the state?

Which of the following statements concerning the Texas Department of Insurance is INCORRECT?

The governor has the ability to declare martial law in Texas.

A Texas governor can only grant ________ for a convicted felon without the help of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Describe the most important formal powers of the Texas governor under the state constitution. How do these powers reflect a commitment to the principle of checks and balances?

The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has mandated that no government official may serve in any single office for more than 12 years.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Judiciary

Local Government in Texas

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Crime and Corrections Policy in Texas

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