TX Gov Chapter Eight

Why must Texas gubernatorial candidates purchase print and electronic advertisements in 19 media markets to reach every corner of the state?

It is necessary because Texas is such a large geographic area.

Setting local telephone and electric rates is the responsibility of the:

Public Utilities Commission.

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

impeachment

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

the power to appoint boards and commissions

What is the primary task of the Texas secretary of state?

to handle elections and voter registration

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

animal and insect control.

In Texas, the plural executive is held accountable through all of the following EXCEPT:

appointment by the governor.

The chief lawyer for Texas is the:

attorney general

In Texas, what is the most important power of the state comptroller?

estimating tax revenues for the legislature

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