Texas is one of only eight states in the United States where the governor does not have the full power and responsibility to draft the ________.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Q. 2Dallas has suffered a major storm that has disabled electricity and kept emergency services from reaching the community. The governor has imposed curfews and restricted access to the city center to keep looting and riots from escalating.
The governor has used his military power to institute _______.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Q. 3Allowing the governor to appoint the attorney general, comptroller, and other executive offices would increase the power of the governor.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 4The primary function of the executive branch is to ________ the laws.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Q. 5The powers of the governor are limited because the writers of the Texas constitution sought to create a weak governor.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 6The governor's powers will increase if he or she is given the authority to prepare budgets.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 7The governor's staff helps fill in the gaps of developing programs and decide on specific proposal measures that the governor does not have time to consider.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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