George is a senator in Texas and disapproves of the nomination that the governor has made from his district. Which of the following can he execute to defeat this appointment?
a. senatorial right
b. senatorial custody
c. senatorial obligation
d. senatorial courtesy
Q. 2According to the Mueller's classic study to compare the powers of governors, where does the Texas governor fit in?
a. South Carolina and Mississippi have more powerful governors than Texas.
b. Texas falls well above the mean score of state governors.
c. Only Mississippi has a more powerful governor than Texas.
d. Texas falls well below the mean score of state chief executives.
Q. 3The new governor of Texas wants to make appointments to various boards and commissions. Which factor limit the governor's appointment power?
a. The constitution does not allow a governor to appoint new people.
b. The governor cannot appoint campaign contributors to boards.
c. The governor cannot appoint commissions.
d. The voters elect the most important executive offices in the state.
Q. 4Why are governors in Texas seldom reelected?
a. A governor has to give prior information if he cannot run two consecutive terms.
b. It is not allowed by the constitution of Texas.
c. There is a difference between public expectation and the governor's actual power.
d. A governor is only allowed to run non-consecutive terms.
Q. 5Which of the following is a required feature for a candidate standing for gubernatorial elections in Texas?
a. being a native of Texas
b. being of 25 years of age
c. being a resident of Texas for at least one year
d. being a registered voter
Q. 6What do most candidates for governor have in common?
Q. 7Which of the following candidates is not eligible for candidacy in a gubernatorial election in Texas?
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