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In Texas, what is the primary effect of a plural executive? |
It dilutes the power of the governor and fragments the executive branch. |
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What is the ultimate check on the governor? |
impeachment |
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Setting local telephone and electric rates is the responsibility of the |
Public Utilities Commission. |
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In Texas, the plural executive is held accountable through all of the following EXCEPT |
appointment by the governor. |
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When the Texas governor strikes out particular spending provisions in an appropriations bill, it is called |
a line-item veto. |
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Authority over railroads throughout Texas was given to the ______ in 2005. |
Texas Department of Transportation |
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The Texas governor has all of the following legislative powers EXCEPT the power to |
break tie votes in the senate. |
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Which of the following is not a qualification a person would need to be a viable candidate for governor of Texas? |
born in Texas |
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The governor of Texas has |
few formal powers, so the office is one of the weakest chief executives in the United States. |
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In Texas, what is the most important power of the state comptroller? |
estimating tax revenues for the legislature |
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Which of the following is the best example of the Texas governor’s exercise of senatorial courtesy? |
The governor will not appoint someone to office unless that appointee’s state senator agrees. |
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What makes the greatest difference between strong and weak governors of Texas? |
the differences in personality |
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Which office is charged with ensuring the accuracy of official weights and measures? |
the Department of Agriculture |
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The ______ is the oldest state agency in Texas. |
General Land Office |
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Which of the following statements concerning the Texas Department of Insurance is incorrect? |
The department makes sure that all Texans are covered by health insurance. |
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In Texas, which officer in the plural executive is not elected by voters? |
the secretary of state |
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Which of the following about the lieutenant governor in Texas is incorrect? |
The lieutenant governor’s powers are primarily executive, not legislative. |
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Who was the first Republican governor of Texas since Reconstruction, and when was he or she elected? |
William Clements in 1978 |
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______ is the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted. |
James Ferguson |
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All of the following have been a lieutenant governor of Texas EXCEPT |
Rodney Ellis |
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