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TX GOVT 2306 The Executive
TX GOVT 2306 The Executive
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1
Opinion Committees provide interpretations of laws or regulations.
True
False
2
Who is the current Attorney General for Texas?
Glenn Hegar
Sid Miller
Dan Patrick
Ken Paxton
3
Who is our current Secretary of State?
David Porter
Carlos Cascos
Donna Bahorich
Sid Miller
4
All of the following are Consitiutional Qualifications to be Governor EXCEPT?
At least 30 years old
U.S. Citizen
Resident of Texas for 2 years
Resident of Texas for 5 years
5
Which position has complete control of the Texas State Guard?
Secretary of State
Governor
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
6
Which of these is NOT an Informal Power of the Governor?
Congressional Liaison
Partisan Leader
Special Sessions
International Relations
7
All of the following are reasons the National Guard would be called up for duty EXCEPT?
Assist Law Enforcement
Registering of firearms
Humanitarian Relief
Natural Disasters
8
Who is the current Chair for the State Board of Education?
Ann Richards
David Porter
Donna Bahorich
Carlos Cascos
9
A major strength of the GOVERNOR is that they are elected by the people and not appointed.
True
False
10
All of the following are divisions of the OAG EXCEPT?
Child Support Division
Consumer Budget Division
Collections Division
Consumer Protection Division
11
Who is our current Land Commissioner?
Carlos Cascos
Sid Miller
David Porter
George P. Bush
12
Who is our current Railroad Commissioner?
Donna Bahorich
Side Miller
Carlos Cascos
David Porter
13
Staggered terms are where some members serve 6 year terms while others serve 4 year terms.
True
False
14
The governor can take command of the National Guard unless the president has assumed control.
True
False
15
Besides Ma Ferguson, who was the only other female to hold office as Governor?
Ann Richards
Anne Armstrong
Annette Strauss
Annise Parker
16
Which of these positions in the Plural Executive are appointed and not elected?
Secretary of State
State Board of Education
Attorney General
Comptroller
17
Can the Governor independently pardon prisoners or commute sentences?
Yes
No
18
Which of these is NOT one of the things the Secretary of State does?
Grants charters to Texas corporations
Oversees the death penalty process
Processes requests for extradition
Handles all things involving elections
19
All of the following are Legislative Powers of the Governor EXCEPT?
Budgetary Power
Veto Power
Special Sessions
Message Power
20
Which of these is NOT a primary purpose of the comptroller?
Keep track of people's taxes for budgetary purposes
Find ways to save money or spend money efficiently
Tell the legislature how much money it can spend
Fill out paperwork to get grants from the federal government
21
Who has to confirm most of the appointments made by the governor?
The House
Attorney General
The Senate
Lieutenant Governor
22
Which of the following is NOT a military power of the governor?
Can declare war with a foreign country
Can instate curfews
Can declare martial law
Can take control of the Texas State Guard
23
Who is the current Agriculture Commisioner?
Carlos Cascos
Sid Miller
George P. Bush
David Porter
24
Which of these are NOT a Message Power of the governor?
Retirement Message
State of the State Address
Budget Address
Clemency Power
25
Which country is the Governor of Texas an informal ambassador to?
Canada
South America
Cuba
Mexico
26
Who is our current Comptroller?
Carlos Cascos
Sid Miller
Glenn Hegar
Ken Paxton
27
Can the governor appoint people when the legislature is not in session?
No
Yes
28
Who controls the budget process in the state of Texas?
Comptroller
Lieutenant Governor
LBB
Secretary of State
29
Which of these is NOT one of the three major divisions of the DPS?
Traffic Law Enforcement
Administration
Criminal Law Enforcement
Partisan Law Enforcement
30
All of the following are powers of the State Board of Education EXCEPT?
Curriculum approval for each grade and subject
Management of permanent school fund
Approval for school lunch programs
Approval for certification rules
31
Who are the highest ranking state law enforcement officers in Texas?
Texas Capitol Police
Texas Highway Patrol
Texas State Police
Texas Rangers
