One of the criteria for a person to be elected to any executive office in Texas is that the person must be at least 30 years old.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 2Most Texas governors have been over 60, married, Catholic, and come from a middle socio-economic class.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 3Which of the following would be a probable result of reforming the Texas executive branch into a cabinet structure filled with the governor's appointees?
a. It would weaken the power of the governor.
b. It would establish a team approach that would cut down on the amount of political infighting.
c. It would increase the power of the legislature.
d. It would increase the instances of partisanship that inhibits the ability of the various branches to complete business.
Q. 4How does the appointment of the governor's staff differ from other gubernatorial appointments?
a. Governor's staff requires approval from the House, but other appointments don't.
b. Governor's staff requires approval from the senate and other appointments don't.
c. Other appointments require legislative approval, while Governor's staff does not.
d. Other appointments are elected by voters, whereas governor's staff is not.
Q. 5David has been appointed to the new governor's staff in Texas. Which of the following gives him an edge over other gubernatorial appointments?
a. David cannot be fired by the governor.
b. David has to report only to the governor.
c. David can choose where he wants to work.
d. David cannot be fired by the senate.
Q. 6Which of the following would weaken the governor's power?
a. giving the governor line item veto on appropriations bills
b. allowing the governor to veto bills post-adjournment
c. allowing the legislature to meet every year
d. returning all budget preparation authority to the governor
Q. 7Which of the following was true of Governor Ann Richards's leadership style?
a. not involving herself heavily in day-to-day operations
b. soliciting advice and opinions frequently
c. pandering to senators and judges
d. involving herself in policy decisions
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