Deck 6: The Governor and the Executive Branch

Question 1

Miriam "Ma" Ferguson, the first female governor in Texas history, served two non-consecutive terms in which years?

A) 1903
B) 1917
C) 1925
D) 1941

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which Democrat did David Dewhurst defeat in 2002 to become Lt. Gov.?

A) Ann Richards
B) Tony Sanchez
C) John Sharp
D) Ted Poe

Answer 2

C

Question 3

How many employees are there in the Attorney General's office?

A) 4,200
B) 3,200
C) 1,200
D) 600

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Members of the Texas State Board of Education are elected to four-year terms. How many members are there?

A) 15
B) 25
C) 35
D) 50

Question 5

Which recent governor gave the most state government appointments to Hispanics?

A) Mark White
B) Ann Richards
C) George W. Bush
D) Rick Perry

Question 6

What year did George W. Bush resign as governor of Texas to run for the presidency?

A) 1998
B) 1999
C) 2000
D) 2001