Week 4 - THE TEXAS EXECUTIVE BRANCH PART 1

Question 1

What are the Constitutional powers of the Texas governor?

Answer 1

Veto bills, call special sessions, appoint officials, grant pardons, command state militia.

Question 2

What is the most effective power of the governor?

Answer 2

The veto power.

Question 3

What is a line-item veto?

Answer 3

Reject specific parts of a budget bill.

Question 4

Why is a line-item veto effective?

Answer 4

Controls spending.

Question 5

What are the qualifications to be Texas governor?

Answer 5

30 years old, U.S. citizen, Texas resident for 5 years.

Question 6

What is the term of office for the Texas governor?

Answer 6

4 years.

Question 7

How is the governor selected?

Answer 7

By statewide election.

Question 8

What is the salary of the Texas governor?

Answer 8

$153,750 per year.

Question 9

What extra benefits does the governor receive?

Answer 9

Housing, travel, and security.

Question 10

Is the Texas governor’s term limited?

Answer 10

No term limits.

Question 11

What is the Governor’s role in the legislative process?

Answer 11

Signs or vetoes bills and can call special sessions.