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In electioneering, an interest group would be unlikely to

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allow favored candidates to speak

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Texas Law prohibits a speaker candidate from giving money to

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fellow house members

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An interest group would be in a good position to achieve its goals if.

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It was well represented within government

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Political races are most likely to be altered at the last minute as a result of

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last minute contributions from interest groups

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Which Constitutional right is the foundation of the right to form and participate in interest groups?

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freedom of association

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In recent years, registered lobbyists in Texas have

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Increased to over 1800

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Which organization would most likely mount a vigorous campaign to oppose a reduction in the staffing levels of the Texas Rehab Commission?

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Texas Public Employees Association

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The United States achieves a decentralized governing structure through

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Federalism and separation of powers

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Most political interest groups represent

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Professional and managerial occupations

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Common Cause of Texas is an example of

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A public interest group

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An individual seeking a favorable decision from government is most likely to succeed if

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Works with a group having similar goals

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What occupational group is least likely to have large representation in an interest group:

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Receptionists

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The definition of a lobbyist is an individual who

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Attempts to influence the decision-making of lawmakers

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In Texas, corporations and labor unions may provide campaign contributions.

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through Political Action Committees

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An interest group technique that is unethical would be

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utilizing bribery

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Studies of lobbying in Texas indicate that the most commonly employed strategy of influencing legislation is.

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Providing the legislator with relevant information

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The decentralized structure of Texas policies and governance_____ the ability of interest groups to influence public policy

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Increases

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An organization that works with government officials for the purpose of influencing public policy is referred to as

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An interest group

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Which of the following goals would a business organization be least likely to pursue?

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Increased safety and environmental standards

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The Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce is an example of

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An umbrella organization

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Which of the following would a government employee interest group be least likely to pursue

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Decreased levels of government spending

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Which Texas House speaker was not the subject of an inquiry about potentially improper practices with regard to interest groups?

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Pete Laney

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The system of politics in Texas can be described as one with

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Weak parties and strong interest groups

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Texas is among a group of states that has strong____ and weak _____.

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interest groups/political parties.

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An interest group with substantial financial resources, sizable membership, unity and a competent leadership

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should have success in getting its policy preferences honored

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Which of the following statements best explains campaign finance laws for candidates running for a seat in the Texas legislature

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There is no limit on how much a PAC may contribute directly to a campaign.

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Who would be most supportive of the Texas right to work law?

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Illegal immigrants Ethnic groups Business groups

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The Texas Ethics Act of 1991 prohibited

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Lobbyists from spending more than $500 in entertainment expenses per legislator

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An interest group has as its primary objective the

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influencing of government to respond to the group's objectives

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An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorable to its views is called

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An interest group

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In 1999, Texas became the first state to allow

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Doctors to collectively bargain with health maintenance organizations

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The political term grassroots refers to activity that

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Begins locally and spreaders to broader areas

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Following the Sharpstown Bank scandal, the Texas legislature

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Prohibited speaker candidates from giving anything of value to supporters in the House

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Ethnic minorities have found that their most successful political strategy has been to.

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Organize into political interest groups

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In the case of NAACP vs. Alabama (1958), the Supreme Court.

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Recognized the right of association as part of the First Amendment

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Which of the following interest groups would be an example of a professional group in Texas?

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Texas Trial Lawyers Association

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Which of the following techniques do interest groups use to influence policy decisions

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All of the above

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The principal purpose of political party activity is to

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Gain control of government by winning elections and thus achieve party goals

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Typically, in order to get people to the polls, what is employed?

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Mail-outs, telephone calls, door to door solicitation, and transportation to the polls

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An interest group technique that is unethical would be.

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utilizing bribery

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Among state government employee interest groups, which is the largest?

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Texas Public Employees Association

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Ethics laws prohibit a candidate or official from receiving a contribution inside.

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the Texas capitol building

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A social interest group would not be involved in an issue concerning

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Highway Funding

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The primary objective of an interest group is to promote

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The particular interests of its own members

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A major result of grassroots activity by interest groups is that is

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Creates the appearance of public support for the group's program

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An interest group with substantial financial resources, sizable membership, unity and a competent leader

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should have success in getting its policy preferences honored

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Social interest groups exist to address which of the following issues

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All of the Above

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Texas Law prohibits a speaker candidate from giving money to.

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fellow house members

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In which of the following activities are interest groups most involved

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????

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In response to big spending by lobbyists, Texas voters in 1991 approved a constitutional amendment to create the eight member

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Texas Ethics Commission

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Members of the Texas Ethics commission are selected by

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Texas Governor

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Interest groups try to influence public policy by

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Lobbying government officials regardless of political affiliation

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Any organization is considered an interest group when it

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Seeks to influence a governmental policy decision

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Our federal system encourages interest groups to be

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be more inclined to form coalitions with other groups. have a decentralized organizational structure. have a single national office and staff.

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the details of political contributions and expenditures of candidates must be filed with the texas ethics commission

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between two and seven times each year

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a major benefit of interest groups to political officeholders is that they

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provide informatin and expertise.??

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Actively campaigning in support of candidates to office by an interest group is called

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lobbying??

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Overriding a veto has occurred only once since the administration of W. Lee O'Daniel (1939-1941). In 1979, the Texas House and Senate overrode a veto by

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William Clements

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Through 2005, which governor had vetoed the largest number of bills?

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Rick Perry

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The state's current executive structure shows the influence of anti-Reconstruction forces that opposed the policies of

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E. J. Davis

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Rendering opinions on law and serving as the state's representative in civil cases is the

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Texas Attorney General.

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The term weak executive refers to the fact that the governor

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has no direct control over most of the agencies in the state government.

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A direct law-enforcement power that may be exercised by the governor is

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taking actual command of the Texas Rangers.

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An officeholder who lacks qualifications for office may be removed through a procedure known as

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quo warranto.

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The only Texas governor to be constitutionally removed from office was

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James E. Ferguson

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The constitutional qualifications for Texas governor include all the following, except being

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a member of a political party.

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Which of the following is not a role of the Texas Agriculture Commissioner?

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Leasing public lands for mineral exploitation

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A Texas governor can use "executive orders" to accomplish all the following, except

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punish elected officeholders.

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The governor can avoid senate confirmation of an appointee by

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making a recess appointment.

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The Texas Veteran's Land Board and state veterans cemeteries fall under the office of the

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Texas Land Commissioner.

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Promoting consistency in accounting across state agencies is the job of the Texas

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Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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What distinguishes a full pardon from a conditional pardon?

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Restores civil rights

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Regarding the constitutional language relating to the removal of the governor, which statement is incorrect?

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A governor may be removed by legislative "address."

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The strongest legislative power of the governor is his

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veto authority

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Which body is responsible for ensuring that the scales upon which commodities are weighed are accurate?

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U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationX

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The Texas governor's effectiveness relies on all the following, except his/her

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formal constitutional powers.

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Probably the factor that had most to do with the removal of Governor Ferguson was

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an unsolvable conflict with the University of Texas.

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Should the governor and lieutenant governor both be out of the state at the same time,

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the presidents pro tempore of the Senate becomes acting governor.

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The Texas governor's power to remove an official from office includes all the following, except

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his personal staff and some agency heads. Elected officials??

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When the governor promises not to deny funding for a legislator's pet project, in exchange for support of a governor's bill, it is referred to as

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pork-barrel politics.

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The governor may make a judicial appointment to a state court, except when the judge

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fails to win re-election.

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The status of the Texas governorship created by the 1876 constitution is a reaction to

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Reconstruction.

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The first Republican governor of Texas since Reconstruction was

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William Clements

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By law, gubernatorial appointees to a compensated office must

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be confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Texas Senate.

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An official public announcement that can be used by the governor is called

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a proclamation

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The term "plural executive" refers to the fact that in Texas

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most top executive officials are elected.

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Several of Texas's political traditions and institutions stem from the state's experiences after the Civil War,

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an era known as Reconstruction.

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The governor of Texas is constitutionally allowed to serve

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unlimited terms

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A Texas governor who lacks significant constitutional powers must rely on

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a combination of all the above.

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The comptroller of public accounts is constitutionally required to

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certify all spending bills passed by the legislature.

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Who in Texas government is the receiver and custodian of the state's revenue?

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Comptroller of public accounts

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Unlike the President, the Texas governor may influence state spending by use of their

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line-item veto.

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When the governor consults with a senator from an appointee's home district to obtain support for a nomination, the governor is respecting the tradition of

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senatorial courtesy.

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Which of the following executives is not appointed by the governor?

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Texas Attorney General

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If a member of the Texas Transportation Commission has a question concerning the legal responsibilities of his or her office, to whom would he or she turn for advice?

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The Texas Attorney General

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Which of the following is not a role of the Texas Land Commissioner?

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Administering the state's severance taxes.

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If an oil company wants to drill on public land, from whom would it secure the drilling lease?

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Commissioner of the General Land Office

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The governor, and other top elected officials in Texas are elected

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in "off-year" (non-presidential) elections.

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Administering the state's tax system, and acting as its treasurer is the job of the Texas

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Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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Those officials who are in the line of succession to the governorship include the

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lieutenant governor, president pro tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House, attorney general, chief justices of the fourteen courts of appeals.

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Failure of the Senate to confirm a gubernatorial recess appointment prevents the governor from

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reappointing that person to the same position

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Limitations to the governor's appointment powers includes all the following, except

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a lack of recess appointment power.

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Which of the following officials primarily serves legislative functions?

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Lieutenant Governor

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In matters of law, the governor of Texas may independently

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grant one 30-day stay of execution of a death sentence.

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The governor's only significant constitutional budget power is

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vetoing all or part of the biennial legislative appropriations act.

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The state official for elections and voter registration is the

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Secretary of State.

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The governor of Texas may be removed from office through a procedure known as

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impeachment.

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The Texas governor's power over judges extends to

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filling vacancies arising in state district and appellate courts.

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Prior to assuming office, all of the governor's appointments must constitutionally

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be confirmed by the Texas Senate

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In Texas, the primary responsibility for enforcing the law rests with the

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municipal police and county sheriff's departments.

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The governor's success in dealing with lobbyists, legislators, and the media depends primarily on

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input and support staff

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The governor's "military power" extends to all the following organizations, except the

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Texas Maritime Commission.

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In political terms, the principal function of the governor's staff is to

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protect their boss from adverse situations

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Which is a true statement regarding the Texas governor's removal power?

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It is limited to the governor's own agency board appointees.

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The size of the Texas governor's staff has recently

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been shrunk by Governor Perry to 266 persons.

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The governor of Texas, in his role as "commander-in-chief" may use forces of the Texas National Guard and State Guard to do all the following, except

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deploy military forces overseas.

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The governor's legislative powers include all the following, except

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appointing the chairs of legislative committees.

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The governor may not make a vacancy appointment to which position?

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Member of the Texas legislature

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The __________ appoints the Public Safety Commission's five members, subject to Senate approval.

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Governor of Texas

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In legislative matters, the governor of Texas

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has absolute veto power once the legislature has adjourned.

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Should the governorship of Texas become vacant (through death, resignation, or removal), the official first in line to succeed to the position would be the

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Lieutenant governor.

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Should a hurricane strike Texas, causing loss of life, property damage, and a breakdown of public order, what would be the governor's most likely immediate response?

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Call up the National Guard to restore civil authority and assist with the cleanup.

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