Texas follows a cabinet system instead of a plural executive system.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 2A positive consequence of the plural executive system is consistency and teamwork.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 3Why are the recommendations made by the Sunset Advisory Commission typically implemented by agencies?
a. The Sunset Advisory Commission has the authority to bring an agency up for review out of order.
b. The chief executive officer of Texas heads the Sunset Advisory Commission.
c. To run candidates for state elections, interested agencies require the approval of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
d. The Sunset Advisory Commission is answerable to senators.
Q. 4What is the main difference in the termination of constitutionally mandated agencies and unconstitutionally mandated agencies?
a. Constitutionally mandated agencies are not subject to automatic abolishment.
b. Constitutionally mandated agencies can only be restructured through review.
c. The Sunset Advisory Commission has the final say as to the termination of unconstitutionally mandated agencies.
d. Almost all unconstitutionally mandated agencies are terminated when brought up for review.
Q. 5Which of the following is true of the Sunset Advisory Commission?
a. It is comprised of 12 members, five of whom are senators
b. It was created in 1977 to determine whether government agencies were still useful.
c. It does not have the authority to make recommendations to government agencies.
d. It consists of part-time staff that aids in the research and review processes.
Q. 6Suppose a 12-year-old state agency in Texas was abolished after a review. Which office most likely recommended the agency's shutdown?
a. the State Board of Education
b. the Health and Human Services Commission
c. the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
d. the Sunset Advisory Commission
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