If the governor believes an elected official is administering a law in a way that violates its ...

If the governor believes an elected official is administering a law in a way that violates its spirit, he or she can
 
  a. impeach the official.
  b. draft an executive order to countermand the official's actions.
  c. focus public attention on the problem.
  d. require that the agency involved revise its procedures.
  e. introduce legislation to remove the official from office.

 Q. 2

In 2010, which political party made historical gains in terms of its share of legislative seats?
 
  a. Democratic
  b. Republican
  c. Green
  d. Libertarian

 Q. 3

Senators will typically not vote for a potential appointee who is disapproved of strongly by another senator. This practice is known as
 
  a. removal.
  b. co-optation.
  c. chubbing.
  d. clemency.
  e. senatorial courtesy.

 Q. 4

Two independent chambers, each having equal policy-making power, represent what type of legislature?
 
  a. Dualistic-chamber
  b. Bicameral
  c. Multi-member
  d. Multi-chamber

 Q. 5

According to the authors, probably the chief reason the governor's office has become the most important overall planning office in Texas is
 
  a. federal government requirement of coordinated planning.
  b. the Supreme Court has required better state-wide planning.
  c. the legislature delegated this authority to the governor.
  d. the Texas constitution designates the governor's office at the primary state planner.
  e. public pressure to improve planning for government activities in Texas.

 Q. 6

Today, roughly three percent of all state lawmakers are
 
  a. openly gay or lesbian.
  b. millionaires.
  c. blind.
  d. African American