By executive order, Governor Rick Perry directed the __________ to serve as his liaison for Texas ...

By executive order, Governor Rick Perry directed the __________ to serve as his liaison for Texas border and Mexican affairs.
 
  A) attorney general
  B) comptroller of public accounts
  C) secretary of state
  D) adjunct general

 Q. 2

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Texas commissioner of agriculture?
 
  A) Checking the accuracy of scales in meat markets.
  B) Administering the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority.
  C) Conducting research, educational, and regulatory activities relating to agriculture.
  D) Coordinating pesticide management policies and programs.

 Q. 3

The revenues from the management of public lands are dedicated to the Permanent School Fund, which benefit
 
  A) state chartered schools.
  B) community colleges.
  C) public schools.
  D) state colleges and universities.

 Q. 4

What is the most important constitutional duty for the comptroller of public accounts?
 
  A) Certifying the financial condition of the state at the close of each fiscal year
  B) Acting as the chief tax collector
  C) Acting as the auditor for each county in addition to the state
  D) Certifying the approximate biennial revenue for the state

 Q. 5

Which of the following is not a primary function of the Texas attorney general?
 
  A) Representing the state in conflicts with the national government
  B) Representing the state in legal conflicts with governments of other states
  C) Prosecuting the most criminal cases in Texas
  D) Initiating lawsuits against corporations for consumer protection

 Q. 6

Which of the following statements about the Texas attorney general's advisory opinions is incorrect?
 
  A) Government officials usually do not follow these opinions as they are not binding.
  B) If an official ignores the opinions, the attorney general will not defend the action in court.
  C) Advisory opinions are technically not legally binding, but they carry great weight in Texas government.
  D) The attorney general has the power to give an opinion that a law or practice does or does not violate other laws or practices of the Texas or U.S. Constitutions.

 Q. 7

The attorney general is the lawyer for which of the following?
 
  A) State officials
  B) State board members
  C) State agencies
  D) All of the above