chapter 8 Flashcards
the governor is a member of what group?
the plural executive
how long does special sessions of the legislature last for?
30 days
the governor has what kind of veto for the amounts in appropriation bills
line-item veto
what are the legislative tools of persuasion?
message power, emergency item, and budget power
a power which allows the governor to stop a bill form becoming law
Veto
sessions that are limited to a 30 day duration, but the governor may call them as often as he or she wants
special sessions
senators from the appointee’s district must approve of the appointment
senatorial courtesy
which two women has served as governors of texas
Miriam Ferguson, and Ann Richards
impeach
house
convict
senate
which governor was the only Texas governor to be both impeached and convicted
James Ferguson
the governors salary is set by whom? how much?
the legislature; $150,000 yearly
enables the governor to confer grants, licenses, favors, and political appointments to supporters
patronage
the informal requirement that an individual’s state senator must approve the appointment
senatorial courtesy
who is the real power of the office? It is derived from legislative influence
Lt Governor
elected to a four year term and acts as the chief lawyer for the state
attorney general
which department checks weights and measures & motor fuel pumps
the department of agriculture
powerful because he or she directs the collection of tax and nontax revenues
the comptroller
a part of the plural executive, but is not elected. It is instead appointed by the governor
Secretary of State
dilutes the ability of the governor to control the state government
the plural executive
a 15-member board elected from single-member districts to four-year terms (textbook selection is one of the most important jobs)
The State Board of Education
every 12 years, the state agencies must justify their existence to what?
Sunset Advisory Commission and the legislature
how many votes does the electoral college need to win elections?
270 votes
which election incorporates the electoral college
majority elections
how do you figure out the number of electoral college votes for each state?
House + Senate = EC votes
which state is known as a winner-take-all state
Texas
which states can split votes?
Nebraska and Maine
establishes the procedure for electing the president and vice president
12th Amendment
who are members of the LBB?
Lt Governor, and Speaker of the House
how many terms could a governor serve? What is it normally?
unlimited; normally 4 terms since 1974
the ultimate check on the governor is what?
impeachment
who are important members of the plural executive?
Governor, Lt Governor, Attorney General, Land Commissioner, Agricultural Commissioner, Comptroller, and Secretary of State
which commission oversees gas and oil?
the railroad commission
the one power that makes the governor more powerful than the president is what?
line item veto
