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What happens if the governor of Texas dies or leaves office during his or her term?

The lieutenant governor becomes governor.

In situations in which the recall is used to remove a governor, which of the following has to occur first in the process?

A certain number of voters petition a recall.

When serving as acting governor, the lieutenant governor in Texas is paid

at the gubernatorial rate.

What former Texas governor served in the Trump administration as secretary of energy?

Rick Perry

Because voters elect many important state administrators, the Texas governor's ability to control administrative functions through appointive and removal powers is

weak

Which of the following accurately describe the process of recalling the governor?

It is extremely rare.
Only nine states allow it.

When the governor leaves the state, the lieutenant governor serves as ______, performing the function of the gubernatorial office.

acting governor

The process for removing elected officials, including governors, is generally called .

impeachment

How can an attorney general's opinion on pending legislation affect that legislation?

If it's negative, it can kill the legislation.

At what point in Texas history was the idea of electing almost all officeholders reintroduced?

post-Reconstruction

What are the functions of the comptroller of public accounts?

investing state funds
forecasting revenue
collecting taxes

In 2011, voters voted against recalling the governor of what state?

Wisconsin

When serving as acting governor, the lieutenant governor in Texas is paid

at the gubernatorial rate.

The Texas state commissioner is an elected official responsible for administration and oversight of state-owned lands and coastal lands extending 10.3 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. (Remember to type only one word in the blank.)

land

For most Texas governors, the gubernatorial office is ______ of their political career, after which they ______.

the peak; retire from public life

Most of the work of the attorney general involves ________ law rather than criminal law.

civil

The comptroller of public accounts currently functions as the

chief fiscal and revenue forecasting office.

In situations in which the recall is used to remove a governor, which of the following has to occur first in the process?

A certain number of voters petition a recall.

The Texas land commissioner is not only responsible for leasing and managing state lands but also for

generating funds from oil and gas production.

Which elected position has the dual roles of promoting agricultural products while protecting the public health from unsafe agricultural practices?

commissioner of agriculture

In 1966, Texas abolished the office of ______ and gave the comptroller the responsibility of investing state funds.

treasurer

Including Texas, how many states have a land commissioner?

4

The commissioner of agriculture in Texas is

elected.

The purpose of the office of the attorney general is to

serve as legal counsel to the governor, the legislature, and state agencies.

Which of the following was added as a primary activity of the Texas Railroad Commission in the 1920s?

regulation of the oil and gas industry

What are the functions of the comptroller of public accounts?

investing state funds
forecasting revenue
collecting taxes

The members of the State Board of Education are

elected from 15 districts.

What are the duties of the Texas Department of Agriculture?

inspection and certification of measuring devices
pest management
marketing Texas agricultural products

What are functions of the Texas Railroad Commission today? (Select all that apply.)

setting the rates charged by local natural gas companies
maintaining safety codes for the trucking industry

Why did the state legislature remove responsibilities from the State Board of Education?

because of an influx of social conservatives to the board and public infighting among members over core curriculum issues

States in what region of the country were the last to move to longer terms for governors?

the South

Compared to other states, the tenure of the Texas governor is

strong.

The Texas Railroad Commission is comprised of ______ members.

three

What is Jacksonian statehouse democracy?

selecting the heads of state agencies by election

The commissioner of education is

nominated by the board and submitted to the governor.

True or false: Term limits weaken the power and influence of a governor.

True

Despite the fact that the power of the governor to appoint and remove officials has been increased in many states, Texas does not support the idea of a strong executive authority because of its ______ culture.

traditionalistic

What describes a structure in which governors share power with many other elected officials?

plural executive

The process known as ______________________ limits the discretion of governors by forcing them to clear their appointments with the state senator from the appointee's home district.When was the office of commissioner for health and human services created?

senatorial
courtesy

The secretary of state's office publishes the ______, the source of official notices or rules, meetings, executive orders, and opinions of the attorney general that are required to be filed by state agencies.

Texas Register

What is the most significant appointment for the Texas governor?

secretary of state

The governor's ability to hire and remove heads of state agencies is known as the ______ power.

appointive

While serving as governor, Ann Richards used her appointive powers to appoint more

minorities.
women.

The commissioner for Health and Human Services is appointed by the governor for a ______ term.The commissioner for Health and Human Services ______ for eight separate health and welfare programs.

two-year

What are the functions of the Texas secretary of state?

international protocol
chief election official
keeper of state records

When was the Office of Federal-State Relations created?

early 1970s

The Texas governor's military powers come into play in which of the following circumstances?

natural disasters
civil unrest

Which of the following is a limit on the discretion of the Texas governor to make various appointments?

specific requirements like geographical representation or a specified professional background
senatorial courtesy
political pressure by interest groups

The commissioner for Health and Human Services ______ for eight separate health and welfare programs.

has oversight and review functions

How does the secretary of state assume office?

appointed by the governor and approved by the state senate

Most of the work of state government is carried out by

state boards and commissions.Which of the following conditions contribute to the strength of the Texas governor's veto power?

The main responsibility of the adjutant general of the National Guard is to

direct the state military under the direction of the governor.

When was the office of commissioner for health and human services created?

the early 1990s

Texas has approximately how many state boards and commissions?

300

True or false: The adjutant general of the National Guard is appointed and can be removed by the governor.

False

Which of the following is a limit on the discretion of the Texas governor to make various appointments?

specific requirements like geographical representation or a specified professional background
political pressure by interest groups
senatorial courtesy

While Texas governors can make appointments to many positions, they cannot remove many appointees once they are in office. Why is this? Select all that apply.

because the governor may not be able to win the two-thirds approval of the legislature that he or she needs to do so
because the governor may be unable to make a case that the appointee did something wrong
because the state constitution forbids governors from removing appointees that were appointed by a previous governor

Members of state boards and commissions are

appointed by the governor.

Having control over how money is spent, otherwise known as ______ powers, allows the governor to exert influence over state policy. (Watch your spelling!)

budget

The state legislature can override a line-item veto by a ______ vote of each house.

two-thirds

In 2010, Governor Perry became involved in the removal of a member of the Texas Tech Board of Regents because the member was

supporting his rival in the Republican primary.

Which of the following is the chief duty of the Legislative Budget Board?

producing the state budget

Which of the following conditions contribute to the strength of the Texas governor's veto power?

A two-thirds vote of each house is required for an override.
The members of the legislature cannot call an "extraordinary" session.

In Texas, budget-making power isThe term ______ implies a hierarchy of offices with levels of power leading to a centralized controlling authority.

shared.

What tool can governors utilize if they do not like a portion of a proposed bill but generally approve of the bill overall?

line-item veto

In which of the following situations can the governor exert control over the budget as part of the Budget Execution Committee?

during a fiscal crisis, such as a revenue shortfall

Unlike 40 other states, Texas does not have a formal _______ veto process.

partial

Having control over how money is spent, otherwise known as ________ powers, allows the governor to exert influence over state policy. (Watch your spelling!)

budget

In order to control budget execution, the governor may

use his or her administrative discretion in deciding how money is spent.

The Texas governor has ______ veto authority.

very strong

What constraints undercut the governor's budgetary authority?

the fact that funds are already earmarked for certain expenditures
the sharing of budget formation and execution with other entities
limits on the governor's line-item veto

The Texas constitution was amended in ______ to allow governors to remove some appointees.

1981

Which of the following best describes governors' roles with respect to their political party in Texas?

Governors can influence the choice of party leadership but do not control the party.

In Texas, the legislature cannot ______, which increases the the governor's power to veto bills.

call special sessions

Governors' formal powers to force the legislature to enact legislation, especially the veto authority and the power to call special sessions, are referred to as ____________ powers. (Watch your spelling!)

legislative

The term ______ implies a hierarchy of offices with levels of power leading to a centralized controlling authority.

bureaucracy

In order to control budget execution, the governor may

use his or her administrative discretion in deciding how money is spent.

Which of the following best describes governors' roles with respect to their political party in Texas during the one-party era?

Governors had ultimate control over their party in the state.

What types of veto power does the governor of Texas have?

general veto
line-item veto

What are the five major functional areas of state government?

higher education
highways
hospitals
corrections
public welfare

Which of the following best describes Texas state government?

decentralized authority residing within many independent state agencies

The role of the Texas governor in budgeting is

very limited.

What best describes Governor George W. Bush's relationship with the state party?

He was largely uninvolved.

The Texas Legislative Council is made up of which of the following?

the lieutenant governor
the speaker of the house
four senators
four representatives

Who creates the rules and regulations regarding personnel practices and procedures for Texas state employees?

each individual agency

What are the functions of the Texas Legislative Council?

assisting the legislature in drafting bills
conducting research
producing publications

What are the main functions of the state auditor?

assisting the legislature in oversight
auditing state agencies

The Texas __________ Council is a highly professional agency that produces information for the legislature that is made available to the public.

Legislative

Which of the following assists the legislature in doing research and serves as a depository of records for the legislature?

Legislative Reference Library

Which of the following is true about the Legislative Reference Library?

It serves as a depository of records.
It is open to members of the public.

Judicial agencies are under the supervision of the

state supreme court.

What are the main functions of the state auditor?

auditing state agencies
assisting the legislature in oversight

What are the functions of the Texas Legislative Council?

assisting the legislature in drafting bills
producing publications
conducting research

The ______ powers of governors include the ability to issue pardons, executive clemency, and parole for citizens convicted of a crime.

judicial

Legislative oversight of state judicial agencies is

confined to budgetary matters.

The Legislative Audit Committee appoints the

state auditor.

A(n) ______ board or commission is one whose membership is completely or partially made up of designated state officials who are members because of the position they hold.

ex officio

Which elected officials appoint members to the Texas Ethics Commission?

lieutenant governor
speaker of the house
governor

Appointed by the governor, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is made up of ______ members.

seven

Where is the legislative reference library located?

the state capitol

The Texas governor's role in the budgetary process is ______ compared to other states.

smaller

Judicial agencies are under the supervision of the

state supreme court.

True or false: The Legislative Redistricting Board is an ex officio board.

True

An example of a multi-appointment board is the

Texas Ethics Commission.

The ______ powers of governors include the ability to issue pardons, executive clemency, and parole for citizens convicted of a crime.

judicial

Which judicial agency licenses attorneys?

state bar

The makeup of a multi-appointment board is designed to

ensure that no single individual dominates the selection process.

When they held the office of governor in Texas, the Fergusons were accused of misusing which power?

pardons and paroles

One benefit resulting from establishment of the Sunset Advisory Commission is

improved efficiency in the state government.

The relatively weak executive authority in Texas was established in reaction to what historical event or era?

Reconstruction

Judicial agencies are under the supervision of the

state supreme court.

What is an example of an ex officio board or commission?

Legislative Redistricting Board
Budget Execution Committee
Bond Review Board

Which elected officials appoint members to the Texas Ethics Commission?

lieutenant governor
speaker of the house
governor

In Texas, an agency is subjected to sunset review every ______ years.

12

Comparatively, the Texas governor is weak in formal powers because of the limitations placed on

budgetary powers.
administrative powers.

Legislative oversight of state judicial agencies is

confined to budgetary matters.

True or false: The Legislative Redistricting Board is an ex officio board.

True

Which of the following is an informal power of the governor that can have an impact on the direction of the state government's legislative agenda and the perception of the public?

command of the news media

In order to get favorable legislation passed, governors must

cultivate relationships with legislators.

Recently, the power and prestige of the office of governor of Texas has been

increasing.

One benefit resulting from establishment of the Sunset Advisory Commission is

improved efficiency in the state government.

In the role of _________________ , governors lead their party and aid its development and growth. (Watch your spelling!)

party
chief

Which elected officials appoint members to the Texas Ethics Commission?

governor
speaker of the house
lieutenant governor

Compared with governors of other states, Texas governors are weak in formal powers, although they have a few key strengths. These strengths are seen in which of the following areas?

veto authority
tenure of office

When acting as intergovernmental coordinator, governors must

work with federal officials to promote state interests.

Currently, the Texas governor's staff numbers approximately

200

In performing ceremonial duties, governors

promote their programs.
generate favorable media coverage.
can be distracted from other duties.

Comparatively, the Texas governor is weak in formal powers because of the limitations placed on

budgetary powers.
administrative powers.

Which of the following is true of governors' crisis manager role?

Public perceptions of a governor's leadership are affected by this role.
In this role, governors deal with natural or man-made disasters.

In the past, Texas governors have appointed individuals to their staff

based on political loyalty rather than professionalism.

In the role of ______ coordinator, governors coordinate activities with other state and federal officials.

intergovernmental

Today, governors' staffs typically

work to keep track of state agencies over which governors have little control.
gather information and make recommendations on policy changes.

When acting as intergovernmental coordinator, governors must

work with federal officials to promote state interests.

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