GOVT 2306 QUIZ 4

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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


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