GOVT 2306 QUIZ 4
What tool is used to forecast state economic growth, keep track of business cycles, and generally provide information on the health of the economy of Texas? State of Texas Econometric Model Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator SMU Business Index Index of State Economic Momentum
State of Texas Econometric Model
The secretary of state publishes the ________, which is 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 Capitol Minutes Executive Calendar Texas Weekly Bulletin
Texas Register
Which of the following is NOT among the formal qualifications for the office of governor in Texas? resident of the state for five years 30 years of age U.S. citizenship registered voter
registered voter
The Sunset Advisory Commission reviews most state agencies every 12 years. has yet to abolish a state agency. is composed of members appointed by the governor. was discontinued in the mid-1970s.
reviews most state agencies every 12 years.
The power of the Texas governor to remove government officials is moderately weak. very strong. very weak. moderately strong
very weak.
Which executive-level officer administers state-owned land and coastal lands? Comptroller of Public Accounts Commissioner of the General Land Office Attorney General Commissioner of Agriculture
Commissioner of the General Land Office
What office was created under the 1836 constitution to administer state-owned land? Texas Bureau of Land Management General Land Office Texas Land Board Texas Department of Agriculture
General Land Office
Texas is an example of a plural executive system because: The governor also presides over the State House of Representatives Power is divided among several elected officials There are two governors The governor appoints the lieutenant governor
Power is divided among several elected officials
Who was the first Texas governor to be elected to three consecutive four-year terms? Rick Perry George W. Bush Dolph Briscoe Bill Clements
Rick Perry
Based on the informal qualifications for office, which of the following types of individuals would be most successful in a Texas gubernatorial race: A political outsider with no previous experience A woman An African American A member of a wealthy family
A member of a wealthy family