If you are Hispanic, you have a greater chance of being one of the governors' executive appointees than someone from any other racial or ethnic group.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 2When considering tenure, appointment power, and other constitutional powers, the Texas governor is one of the strongest governors in the United States.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 3Before 1974, the term of office for the governor was two years.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 4In 2009, the Texas legislature refused to extend the life of the Residential Construction Commission because
A) it was deeply involved in the Sharpstown scandal. B) it tended to favor home owners over home builders. C) it infringed on property rights. D) it refused to cover household appliances. E) there were concerns that it has been captured by homebuilders.
Q. 5The Republic of Texas had a weak president when it joined the Union.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 6Critics of the Texas Railroad Commission believe that it protects and represents the interests of the oil and gas industry rather than regulates it, making it a
A) quasi-judicial entity. B) public advocacy council. C) captured agency. D) legislative rather than executive entity. E) violation of the separation of powers doctrine.
Q. 7If you are a member of the Public Utilities Commission, how did you obtain your office?
A) Election by a state-wide vote
B) Appointment by the governor
C) Appointment by the Texas Supreme Court (because the PUC is a quasi-judicial entity)
D) Nomination by the Texas House with approval by the Texas Senate
E) Appointment by a non-partisan board created by the legislature in 1995
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