Quiz 5
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Executive power in Texas is
a.
modeled after executive power in the federal government, where the governor and lieutenant governor have powers similar to the president and vice president.
b.
set up so that Texas has one of the strongest governors in the United States.
c.
divided among multiple officials, each appointed by the governor, to ensure that no one person has too much power.
d.
divided among multiple officials, each elected by the people, to ensure that no one person has too much power.
a.
modeled after executive power in the federal government, where the governor and lieutenant governor have powers similar to the president and vice president.
b.
set up so that Texas has one of the strongest governors in the United States.
c.
divided among multiple officials, each appointed by the governor, to ensure that no one person has too much power.
d.
divided among multiple officials, each elected by the people, to ensure that no one person has too much power.
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Executive power in Texas is
a.
modeled after executive power in the federal government, where the governor and lieutenant governor have powers similar to the president and vice president.
b.
set up so that Texas has one of the strongest governors in the United States.
c.
divided among multiple officials, each appointed by the governor, to ensure that no one person has too much power.
d.
divided among multiple officials, each elected by the people, to ensure that no one person has too much power.
a.
modeled after executive power in the federal government, where the governor and lieutenant governor have powers similar to the president and vice president.
b.
set up so that Texas has one of the strongest governors in the United States.
c.
divided among multiple officials, each appointed by the governor, to ensure that no one person has too much power.
d.
divided among multiple officials, each elected by the people, to ensure that no one person has too much power.
d
In addition to meeting the age, citizenship, and residency requirements, which of the following would you need in order to be a viable candidate for governor in Texas?
a.
access to wealth since campaigns have become very expensive
b.
a background in business so that you will be able to manage the budget of the various state agencies
c.
a law degree so that you can understand all aspects of the job
d.
a degree from a Texas university so that you meet the minimum education requirements
a.
access to wealth since campaigns have become very expensive
b.
a background in business so that you will be able to manage the budget of the various state agencies
c.
a law degree so that you can understand all aspects of the job
d.
a degree from a Texas university so that you meet the minimum education requirements
a
Why is the Texas governor's power exceptionally weak as compared to that of the governors of some other states?
a.
tenure limits
b.
lack of a line-item veto
c.
inability to appoint any administrative heads
d.
plural executive system
a.
tenure limits
b.
lack of a line-item veto
c.
inability to appoint any administrative heads
d.
plural executive system
d
One type of appointment power often used by governors is called patronage, where
a.
the governor recommends individuals for staff positions with members of the legislature.
b.
the governor determines which vendors will be given state contracts.
c.
he governor rewards supporters by appointing them to office.
d.
he governor sets standing reservations at his or her favorite restaurants in Austin.
a.
the governor recommends individuals for staff positions with members of the legislature.
b.
the governor determines which vendors will be given state contracts.
c.
he governor rewards supporters by appointing them to office.
d.
he governor sets standing reservations at his or her favorite restaurants in Austin.
c
If a governor is impeached and convicted, he or she
a.
can be pardoned by the lieutenant governor.
b.
must reimburse the state for the cost of the trial in the Senate.
c.
cannot subsequently hold any other state office.
d.
can appeal the conviction to the Texas Supreme Court.
a.
can be pardoned by the lieutenant governor.
b.
must reimburse the state for the cost of the trial in the Senate.
c.
cannot subsequently hold any other state office.
d.
can appeal the conviction to the Texas Supreme Court.
c
What types of resolutions are acted on without debate and without requiring members to read the resolution?
a.
resolution of honor or recognition
b.
concurrent resolutions
c.
joint resolution
d.
simple resolution
a.
resolution of honor or recognition
b.
concurrent resolutions
c.
joint resolution
d.
simple resolution
a
Special sessions last ________, but there is no limit to the number of special sessions a governor can call.
a.
90 days
b.
120 days.
c.
60 days
d.
30 days
a.
90 days
b.
120 days.
c.
60 days
d.
30 days
d
Constituent service can play an important role in
a.
creating a personal relationship between the legislator and the individual constituent, which will give the legislator an advantage when running for reelection.
b.
being able to successfully filibuster a bill.
c.
The Speaker's ability to make sure that members are assigned to committees that match their interest and skills.
d.
being able to successfully pigeonhole a bill.
a.
creating a personal relationship between the legislator and the individual constituent, which will give the legislator an advantage when running for reelection.
b.
being able to successfully filibuster a bill.
c.
The Speaker's ability to make sure that members are assigned to committees that match their interest and skills.
d.
being able to successfully pigeonhole a bill.
a
One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it
a.
speeds up the process of legislation by dividing the labors between two separate institutions.
b.
works to the benefit of the more densely populated urban areas.
c.
allows for sparsely populated rural counties to receive more of a voice in the legislature.
d.
permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill.
a.
speeds up the process of legislation by dividing the labors between two separate institutions.
b.
works to the benefit of the more densely populated urban areas.
c.
allows for sparsely populated rural counties to receive more of a voice in the legislature.
d.
permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill.
d
A bill in the Texas legislature that would allow a county to establish a new community college would be classified as a
a.
special bill.
b.
general bill.
c.
concurrent resolution.
d.
local bill.
a.
special bill.
b.
general bill.
c.
concurrent resolution.
d.
local bill.
d