If the Texas governor gets impeached (such as Governor James Ferguson was):

The Texas Senate initiates a trial where a ⅔ vote can convict the governor

What is the best way that governors prepare for incumbency and strengthen their campaign?

Review and attempt to improve approval ratings

What power does the Texas Governor have over legislation?

Can veto bills and call special legislative sessions

Which of the following roles is NOT a responsibility of the Texas Governor?

Appointing all federal judges in Texas

Which of the following best describes the plural executive system in Texas?

Executive power is shared among several independently elected officials

What are the three requirements for running as the Governor of Texas?

At least 30-years old, US citizenship, & at least 5-year residency in Texas

When the governor and the lieutenant governor leave for “governor for a day,” who assumes executive control in order?

Senate President Pro, Tempore Speaker of the House Attorney, Chief Justices

What was 1990s Dem Governor Ann Richard's largest legacy on her appointment power aside of policy & political interest?

Solidify liberal democracy by appointing many people of color and women

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1
What is the annual salary of the state governor of Texas?
$115,000
$63,000
$1 million
$150,000
2
If the Texas governor gets impeached (such as Governor James Ferguson was):
Yellow and Blue
As the Texas Constitution says, the Lieutenant Governor takes over.
In the trial, a ⅔ combined vote in Congress can convict the governor
The Texas Senate initiates a trial where a ⅔ vote can convict the governor
3
What does the state governor have access to with their state agency funds?
200 security detail members with all-time protection & emergency transfers
A mansion by the capitol in Austin, limousine, aircraft, & security detail
Red and Blue
Due to the State Funds Reform Act, the governor has monetary sovereignty
4
The last democrat state governor was:
Mark White
Rick Perry
Ann Richards
George W. Bush
5
What is the best way that governors prepare for incumbency and strengthen their campaign?
Review and attempt to improve approval ratings
Pass many bills before the end of the session
Communicate via news and social media
Engage in donations, corporate contributions, & political action committees
6
What is the term length for a Texas Governor?
4 years, no term limit
5 years, renewable indefinitely
2 years, no term limit
6 years, renewable once
7
What power does the Texas Governor have over legislation?
Can propose laws and pass them without legislature approval
Can directly amend the Texas Constitution
Can only vote in Senate decisions
Can veto bills and call special legislative sessions
8
Why do Governors use line-item vetoes?
All of the above
Vetoing too much may cause dispute between the legislative and executive
Avoid dismissing the entire bill, but only (a) certain key aspect(s)
Vetoes destroy their reputation when they do not have entire justifications
9
Who has been the longest running Texas Governor (until now)?
Greg Abbott
Allan Shivers
Rick Perry
Daniel Price
10
Which of the following roles is NOT a responsibility of the Texas Governor?
Appointing all federal judges in Texas
Granting reprieves and pardons (with limitations)
Commander-in-Chief of the state’s military forces
Delivering the State of the State address
11
Which office is considered part of the plural executive in Texas?
Secretary of State
Vice Governor
Speaker of the House
White House Chief of Staff
12
Is impeachment according to the Texas Constitution the only legal way to remove the Texas governor from office?
False
True
13
Which of the following best describes the plural executive system in Texas?
One person holds executive and legislative authority
The governor shares power with the U.S. President
Executive power is limited to local mayors and county judges
Executive power is shared among several independently elected officials
14
Have all state governors except Greg Abbot the current Texas governor been White Anglos and Protestants?
True
False
15
Why was the executive power of the Governor limited since the current 1876 Constitution?
The plural executive created checks/balances for governors & lowered taxes
All of the above
It stopped collusion between governors and wealthy landowners with slaves
It sought to align with northern states as a consequence of the Civil War
16
What are the three requirements for running as the Governor of Texas?
At least 18-years old, US citizenship, & at least 5-year residency in Texas
At least 30-years old, US citizenship, & at least 5-year residency in Texas
None of the above
At least 30-years old, US citizenship, & at least 3-year residency in Texas
17
When the governor and the lieutenant governor leave for “governor for a day,” who assumes executive control in order?
Attorney General, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioners, Justices
The state executive branch consumes their roles until their return
Senate President Pro, Tempore Speaker of the House Attorney, Chief Justices
The federal government assumes control
18
What was 1990s Dem Governor Ann Richard's largest legacy on her appointment power aside of policy & political interest?
Improving the domestic market and fixing the Texas prison system
Establishing a "New Texas" by weaving together the emerging digital world
Solidify liberal democracy by appointing many people of color and women
Vetoing the use of firearms for self-defense in public without permission

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