Govt - 2306 Quiz 8

Prior to ________, Texas governors were elected to two-year terms, with most being elected to a maximum of two consecutive two-year terms. Since then the governor may be elected to unlimited four-year terms.

1974

Which of the following is true about the power of the governor of Texas?

All these answers are correct.

The structure of the Texas executive branch is centralized, with much formal authority allocated to the governor

False

________ is the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted.

James Ferguson

Which of the following is a formal qualification for a candidate for governor in Texas?

None of these answers is correct.

For a Texas governor, what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto?

The legislature is prevented from overriding it.

Why is Texas's lieutenant governor considered the most powerful politician in the state?

The lieutenant governor appoints all the committee chairs of the committees in the Senate, determines where the bills are going to be sent and to what committees and the timing.

In Texas, the only constitutional method of removing a governor from office is by ________ and conviction.

impeachment

The governor has some control over the final appropriations bill through the use of the ________veto.

line-item

Which of the following executive officials is appointed by the governor?

secretary of state

What is the Texas governor's most significant and far-reaching power?

the power to appoint boards and commissions

The attorney general's office offers advisory opinions to state agencies concerning the legality of actions.

True

The chief lawyer for Texas is the

attorney general

The Texas governor has all of the following legislative powers EXCEPT the power to

break tie votes in the Senate

During which constitution was the Texas governor very powerful, and many regarded state government as oppressive and corrupt?

the Reconstruction Constitution of 1869

In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor?

the lieutenant governor