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According to the authors of the text, a much needed reform of the executive branch in Texas would result in the creation of a cabinet style government with the governor in charge.

A) True
B) False

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With regard to the Governor's veto power, which of the following statements is true?


A) The Governor seldom uses the veto power because he/she is generally overridden when it is used
B) Although the Governor has a veto, it is seldom used because of the threat of veto
C) The threat of a veto carries great weight because vetos are seldom overridden by the Legislature
D) The Legislature has no power to override a Governor's veto

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The salary of the governor of Texas is set by


A) the state constitution
B) a special compensation commission
C) the Texas Ethics Commission
D) the Texas legislature

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Concerning terms of office for the Governor of Texas?


A) there is no limit on the number of terms that a Governor can serve
B) Governors are limited to two four-year terms
C) Governors are limited to one four-year term
D) Governors are limited to three two-year terms

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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The Comptroller of Public Account is responsible for collecting taxes and handling state funds.

A) True
B) False

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Regarding the election in which the Governor of Texas is elected


A) the Governor is elected in a non-partisan election held in May of the even year
B) the Governor is elected in a partisan election in the same year as the President of the US
C) the Governor is elected in a partisan election in November of even year in a non- presidential year
D) the Governor and the members of the Legislature are elected in elections which are held at different times of the year

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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The Attorney General is the chief prosecutor for the state of Texas.

A) True
B) False

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Governor Rick Perry is generally thought to be an example of how the governor's office should be conducted.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following tends to limit the amount of legislative oversight exercised by the Texas Legislature?


A) the power of special interest groups which are allied to the agency
B) the part-time pay and short sessions of the legislature
C) the high degree of turnover in the legislature and on the staffs of the legislative committees
D) all of the above

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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The governor of Texas must depend on leadership, bargaining skills, and persuasive ability rather than the formal powers of the office.

A) True
B) False

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One of the most significant areas of authority for bureaucratic agencies is the exercise of administrative discretion.

A) True
B) False

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The governor has the sole power to call special sessions of the legislature and to determine what issues the legislature can consider.

A) True
B) False

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