Question 1

In Texas, the lieutenant governor is also the president of the Senate and may cast a vote to break a tie.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the plural executive? Describe the offices that constitute the plural executive in Texas. How does this compare with the executive branch of government under the U.S. Constitution? What are the political principles behind the creation of the plural executive?

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Question 3

Historically, Ann Richards is the only female to ever serve as governor of Texas.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The attorney general in Texas is responsible for overseeing the registration of voters.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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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 bidsF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Sunset Advisory Commission in Texas?

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A)   It reviews state agencies every 12 years to see if they are still needed.
B)   It administers state programs for the elderly.
C)   It oversees the retirement of state bureaucratic workers.
D)   It runs the Texas Chamber of Commerce.
E)   It operates all state retirement homes.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

In Texas, what is the most important power of the state comptroller?

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A)   estimating tax revenues for the legislature
B)   overseeing the state police and the Texas Rangers
C)   enforcing all state land-use and takings laws
D)   regulating the oil industry in the state
E)   certifying election results in the stateF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Impeachment of a governor begins in the Texas House of Representatives.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

The governor has some control over the final appropriations bill through the use of the ________ veto.

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A)   pocket
B)   amendatory
C)   reduction
D)   line-item
E)   post adjournmentF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

George W. Bush was the first Republican governor of Texas since Reconstruction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Prior to ________, Texas governors were elected to two-year terms, with most being elected to a maximum of two consecutive two-year terms. Since then the governor may be elected to unlimited four-year terms.

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A)   1972
B)   1973
C)   1974
D)   1975
E)   1976F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The Texas governor has all of the following legislative powers EXCEPT the power to

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A)   address the legislature in State of the State speeches.
B)   sign and veto bills.
C)   call special sessions.
D)   break tie votes in the Senate.
E)   lobby the legislature on important bills.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is the best example of the Texas governor's exercise of senatorial courtesy?

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A)   The governor will not appoint someone to office unless that appointee's state senator agrees.
B)   The governor will not veto a bill without first giving the bill's Senate sponsor an opportunity to amend it.
C)   The Senate will use the governor's budget plan as its blueprint for the upcoming session.
D)   The governor will address the full Senate at the beginning of each legislative session.
E)   The Senate will automatically approve any nominee submitted by the governor.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

How can the governor's session-calling powers be used to influence the legislative process?

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Question 15

Which of the following is the best example of the Texas governor's military powers?

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A)   The governor can declare martial law during a natural disaster.
B)   The governor can use federal troops stationed in camps within Texas.
C)   The governor receives a National Guard pension when he or she retires.
D)   The governor automatically possesses the rank of general in the U.S. Armed Forces.
E)   The governor can call in federal troops to assist the state if he or she deems it necessary.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

What is the ultimate check on the governor?

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A)   impeachment
B)   the Sunset review process
C)   the budgetary review process
D)   a campaign donation
E)   an electionF) A) and B)
G) C) and D) A

Question 17

Why is Texas's lieutenant governor considered the most powerful politician
in the state?

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Question 18

The governor of Texas has

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A)   strong formal powers granted by the Texas Constitution.
B)   few formal powers, so the office is one of the weakest chief executives in the United States.
C)   the power to appoint all officials in the executive branch.
D)   the power to appoint all state judges.
E)   an average amount of power compared to governors of other states.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

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 agricultureF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

What is the Texas governor's most significant and far-reaching power?

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A)   the power to appoint boards and commissions
B)   the power to call special sessions
C)   the power to submit a budget to the legislature
D)   the line-item veto power
E)   the post-adjournment veto powerF) B) and C)
G) A) and C) A

Exam 8: The Texas Executive Branch

In Texas, the lieutenant governor is also the president of the Senate and may cast a vote to break a tie.

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What is the plural executive? Describe the offices that constitute the plural executive in Texas. How does this compare with the executive branch of government under the U.S. Constitution? What are the political principles behind the creation of the plural executive?

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Historically, Ann Richards is the only female to ever serve as governor of Texas.

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The attorney general in Texas is responsible for overseeing the registration of voters.

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

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What is the purpose of the Sunset Advisory Commission in Texas?

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In Texas, what is the most important power of the state comptroller?

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Impeachment of a governor begins in the Texas House of Representatives.

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The governor has some control over the final appropriations bill through the use of the ________ veto.

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George W. Bush was the first Republican governor of Texas since Reconstruction.

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Prior to ________, Texas governors were elected to two-year terms, with most being elected to a maximum of two consecutive two-year terms. Since then the governor may be elected to unlimited four-year terms.

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The Texas governor has all of the following legislative powers EXCEPT the power to

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Which of the following is the best example of the Texas governor's exercise of senatorial courtesy?

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How can the governor's session-calling powers be used to influence the legislative process?

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Which of the following is the best example of the Texas governor's military powers?

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Why is Texas's lieutenant governor considered the most powerful politician in the state?

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

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