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