Ch 8 Quizzes Flashcards
8.1
To be elected governor of Texas, a person must __________.
- have held elective office before
- have been a resident of Texas for at least seven years
- be at least 30 years old
- have held appointive public office before
To be elected governor of Texas, a person must __________.
- have held elective office before
- have been a resident of Texas for at least seven years
- be at least 30 years old
- have held appointive public office before
8.1
What gives the Texas governor an advantage over his or her colleagues in many other states?
- the sole authority to create the budget
- the power to appoint major executive department leaders without the approval of the senate
- the lack of limits on the number of terms he or she can serve in office
- the absolute veto
8.1
What gives the Texas governor an advantage over his or her colleagues in many other states?
- the sole authority to create the budget
- the power to appoint major executive department leaders without the approval of the senate
- the lack of limits on the number of terms he or she can serve in office
- the absolute veto
8.1
Which of the following is a true statement about the Texas governorship and finances?
- The Texas governor’s salary is $450,000 a year.
- Texas has one of the lowest-paid governors in the nation.
- Texas law sets a cap on campaign spending for the governorship at $30 million.
- Running for governor is an expensive endeavor, and even wealthy candidates need financial assistance from PACs and interested individuals.
8.1
Which of the following is a true statement about the Texas governorship and finances?
- The Texas governor’s salary is $450,000 a year.
- Texas has one of the lowest-paid governors in the nation.
- Texas law sets a cap on campaign spending for the governorship at $30 million.
- Running for governor is an expensive endeavor, and even wealthy candidates need financial assistance from PACs and interested individuals.
8.2
Which of the following is true of the executive powers of the governor of Texas?
- The governor has the power to dismiss public employees who work to thwart his or her agenda.
- The governor has considerable control over the day-to-day operations of the executive branch.
- The governor has no constitutional power that would allow him or her to override the decisions of other elected executives.
- The governor can make appointments without the approval or support of the senate.
8.2
Which of the following is true of the executive powers of the governor of Texas?
- The governor has the power to dismiss public employees who work to thwart his or her agenda.
- The governor has considerable control over the day-to-day operations of the executive branch.
- The governor has no constitutional power that would allow him or her to override the decisions of other elected executives.
- The governor can make appointments without the approval or support of the senate.
8.2
Senatorial courtesy means that __________.
- the governor may not remove seated board members without senate approval
- senators may derail a governor’s appointments from within their home district
- all governor appointments must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the senate
- the governor may not remove his or her own appointees without a two-thirds vote of the senate
8.2
Senatorial courtesy means that __________.
- the governor may not remove seated board members without senate approval
- senators may derail a governor’s appointments from within their home district
- all governor appointments must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the senate
- the governor may not remove his or her own appointees without a two-thirds vote of the senate
8.2
The governor can use his or her constitutionally mandated military powers to __________.
- send Texas National Guard troops into other states
- declare martial law during a crisis
- send Texas National Guard troops into Mexico
- suspend habeas corpus in times of crisis
8.2
The governor can use his or her constitutionally mandated military powers to __________.
- send Texas National Guard troops into other states
- declare martial law during a crisis
- send Texas National Guard troops into Mexico
- suspend habeas corpus in times of crisis
8.3
The governor can keep the legislature in special session __________.
- indefinitely, as long as he or she calls for a new session every 30 days
- for no more than 140 days in one calendar year
- for no more than 30 days in one calendar year
- for no more than 30 days, unless both houses of the legislature approve
8.3
The governor can keep the legislature in special session __________.
- indefinitely, as long as he or she calls for a new session every 30 days
- for no more than 140 days in one calendar year
- for no more than 30 days in one calendar year
- for no more than 30 days, unless both houses of the legislature approve
8.3 A post-adjournment veto in Texas is significant because it __________.
- requires a three-fourths majority in order to be overridden
- cannot be overridden by the legislature
- must be overridden within 10 days
- requires only a two-thirds vote of the senate in order to be overridden
A post-adjournment veto in Texas is significant because it __________.
- requires a three-fourths majority in order to be overridden
- cannot be overridden by the legislature
- must be overridden within 10 days
- requires only a two-thirds vote of the senate in order to be overridden
8.3
A __________ in the legislature is necessary to override a veto.
- simple majority along with the support of both presiding officers
- simple majority
- four-fifths majority
- two-thirds majority
8.3
A __________ in the legislature is necessary to override a veto.
- simple majority along with the support of both presiding officers
- simple majority
- four-fifths majority
- two-thirds majority
8.4
The governor can appoint judges __________.
- at all levels of the judicial system, with the approval of the senate
- to fill vacancies at the district level or above, without the consent of the senate
- to fill vacancies at all levels of the judicial system, without the consent of the senate
- to fill vacancies at the district level or above, with the consent of the senate
8.4
The governor can appoint judges __________.
- at all levels of the judicial system, with the approval of the senate
- to fill vacancies at the district level or above, without the consent of the senate
- to fill vacancies at all levels of the judicial system, without the consent of the senate
- to fill vacancies at the district level or above, with the consent of the senate
8.4
Which of the following is true of the clemency powers granted to the governor of Texas?
- The governor has unlimited power to pardon and parole.
- The governor can approve or reject the recommendations made by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
- The governor cannot grant a pardon or a reprieve in a death penalty case.
- The governor cannot make recommendations to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
8.4
Which of the following is true of the clemency powers granted to the governor of Texas?
- The governor has unlimited power to pardon and parole.
- The governor can approve or reject the recommendations made by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
- The governor cannot grant a pardon or a reprieve in a death penalty case.
- The governor cannot make recommendations to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
8.4
Assume that Fred Martin is the governor of Texas, and he grants a 30-day reprieve to Jackie Miller, who has been convicted of the murder of a 12-year-old girl. Governor Martin granted the reprieve after evidence showed that Miller was mentally impaired. Which of the following gubernatorial powers has Governor Martin exercised in this scenario?
- veto power
- clemency power
- persuasive power
- law enforcement power
8.4
Assume that Fred Martin is the governor of Texas, and he grants a 30-day reprieve to Jackie Miller, who has been convicted of the murder of a 12-year-old girl. Governor Martin granted the reprieve after evidence showed that Miller was mentally impaired. Which of the following gubernatorial powers has Governor Martin exercised in this scenario?
- veto power
- clemency power
- persuasive power
- law enforcement power
8.5
Which of the following is true of the governor’s role as a partisan leader?
- It is the governor’s responsibility, as the party’s most visible member, to articulate political positions.
- Governors always take the partisan role more seriously than do other party members.
- The governor must be impartial, so he or she cannot introduce legislative packages that reflect the values of his or her own party.
- As the governor is required to support his or her party in the legislature, he or she must appoint only members of his or her own party to key committees.
8.5
Which of the following is true of the governor’s role as a partisan leader?
- It is the governor’s responsibility, as the party’s most visible member, to articulate political positions.
- Governors always take the partisan role more seriously than do other party members.
- The governor must be impartial, so he or she cannot introduce legislative packages that reflect the values of his or her own party.
- As the governor is required to support his or her party in the legislature, he or she must appoint only members of his or her own party to key committees.
8.5
Because of Texas’s special relationship with Mexico, the job of the governor has evolved to include __________.
- informal ambassadorship
- peacekeeping
- defense responsibilities
- border patrol
8.5
Because of Texas’s special relationship with Mexico, the job of the governor has evolved to include __________.
- informal ambassadorship
- peacekeeping
- defense responsibilities
- border patrol
8.5
How did governors Ann Richards and George W. Bush differ in their leadership styles?
- Richards attempted to build consensus, while Bush openly criticized members of the opposition party.
- Richards involved herself in more policy decisions, while Bush concentrated on a few key issues.
- Richards frequently solicited advice and opinions, whereas Bush actively sought to assert his dominance.
- Richards strove to ensure good relations with her party, whereas Bush had a tendency to alienate members of his own party.
8.5
How did governors Ann Richards and George W. Bush differ in their leadership styles?
- Richards attempted to build consensus, while Bush openly criticized members of the opposition party.
- Richards involved herself in more policy decisions, while Bush concentrated on a few key issues.
- Richards frequently solicited advice and opinions, whereas Bush actively sought to assert his dominance.
- Richards strove to ensure good relations with her party, whereas Bush had a tendency to alienate members of his own party.