Government 2306: Chapter 8- The Texas Executive Branch

A post-adjournment veto

is absolute because the legislature that passed the vetoed bills no longer exists.

According to the Texas Constitution, in the event of the governor being unable to continue to serve in office because of illness, impeachment, death, resignation, or being away from the state, the __________ becomes governor.

lieutenant governor

According to the Texas Constitution, the governor must

be at least 30 years of age.

An executive budget is prepared and submitted by

by the governor, and indicates the governor's spending priorities.

As part of the governor's military power, he or she can declare martial law in which of the following cases?

riots, floods, and natural disasters.

Governor Perry has been called "the most powerful governor in Texas history" because

his lengthy time in office has allowed him to have made every appointment to board, commissions, and regulatory agencies that a governor can make.

In order for the governor to be successfully impeached and removed from office,

the House of Representatives must approve the impeachment, and the Senate must convict the governor with a vote of two-thirds.

Members of the plural executive are accountable to the

voters.

The Public Utilities Commission

regulates utility rates in the state.

The Sunset Advisory Commission

reviews the effectiveness of state agencies.

The __________ is responsible for verifying the accuracy of motor fuel pumps and scales used by grocery stores and markets.

commissioner of agriculture

The ability of the governor to use message power, veto bills, and call special sessions of the legislature are all part of his or her __________ powers.

legislative

The election for governor of Texas is held in an off-year in order to

prevent the presidential vote in Texas from influencing the election of state officials.

The legislative budget is prepared and submitted by

the Legislative Budget Board.

The lieutenant governor's real source of power comes from his or her role in the __________ process.

legislative

The plural executive has what effect on the power of the governor?

It dilutes the power of the governor by reducing his or her ability to control state government.

The power to estimate future revenue for the state gives the __________ significant power in the budget process.

comptroller of public accounts

The secretary of state is

the only member of the plural executive appointed by the governor.

Which officer is responsible for conducting voter registration drives?

secretary of state

Why are campaigns for governor of Texas so expensive?

Texas is so large that candidates must purchase ads in nineteen media markets in order to reach voters.