Question 1

In the case of Texas v.White in 1869,the U.S.Supreme Court declared that the right of Texas to secede from the union was "absolutely null."

Accepted Answer

In the case of Texas v. White in 1869, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that the right of Texas to secede from the union was "absolutely null."

Question 2

Ann Richards is the only female Governor Texas has ever had.

Accepted Answer

Texas has had two female governors: Miriam A. Ferguson and Ann Richards.

Question 3

The Texas Governor's salary is the highest of any governor in the country.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Governor's salary is not the highest in the country; other states, such as California and New York, have higher gubernatorial salaries.

Question 4

There is no constitutional limit on the number of terms that a governor may serve in Texas.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Constitution does not impose a limit on the number of terms a governor may serve.

Question 5

The Governor's power with regard to acts of clemency is unrestricted for an individual sentenced to death.

Accepted Answer

The Governor's power to grant clemency is not unrestricted; it is subject to the advice of the Council of Ministers and the legal framework governing clemency powers.

Question 6

Elections for Texas Governor are held in the same year as presidential elections.

Accepted Answer

Elections for Texas Governor are held in midterm election years, which are the even-numbered years between presidential elections.

Question 7

Texas's short biennial legislative session permits the Governor to make many interim appointments when the legislature is not in session,subject only to the presentations of such appointments within twenty (20)days after the Senate reconvenes.

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Question 8

Traditionally,the governor of Texas has dominated the budget process.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Legislature, particularly the Legislative Budget Board, plays a significant role in the budget process, limiting the governor's influence.

Question 9

Texas has a highly fragmented executive branch that results in a plural executive.

Accepted Answer

Texas has a plural executive, which means that power is divided among multiple executive officials instead of being concentrated in one governor or executive branch. This can lead to fragmentation and difficulty in implementing policies as there is no clear chain of command. The positions that make up the plural executive in Texas include the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and other elected officials.

Question 10

The Texas Governor's strongest role is his or her role as chief executive.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Governor's strongest role is often considered to be their influence in the legislative process, such as veto power, rather than as chief executive, due to the relatively weak executive powers granted by the Texas Constitution.

Question 11

When Texas governors run for re-election,they are nearly always successful.

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Question 12

The Texas Governor's salary is set by the constitution.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Governor's salary is determined by the state legislature, not set by the constitution.

Question 13

The Texas Constitution lists malfeasance,misfeasance,and nonfeasance in office as grounds for the impeachment of the Governor.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Constitution does not explicitly list malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance as grounds for impeachment; it provides a general framework for impeachment without specifying particular offenses.

Question 14

Texas Governors have nearly unlimited removal power.

Accepted Answer

Texas Governors have limited removal power, as they can only remove their own appointees with the approval of the Senate, and they cannot remove officials appointed by previous governors.

Question 15

The practice of "senatorial courtesy" means that the Senate will ordinarily not confirm the appointment of an individual to whom the senator from the appointee's district objects.

Accepted Answer

Senatorial courtesy is a long-standing tradition in the United States Senate whereby the chamber will not confirm a presidential appointee to a federal office if the senior senator from the appointee's state objects to the nomination.

Question 16

The secretary of state,the commissioner of education,and the commissioner of insurance are all appointed by the Governor.

Accepted Answer

The three officials mentioned - secretary of state, commissioner of education, and commissioner of insurance - are appointed by the Governor, as per the laws of several states in the United States.

Question 17

Governor Rick Perry built his gubernatorial popularity through his close relationship with the Texas mainstream media.

Accepted Answer

While Governor Rick Perry did have some media support during his time in office, he also had a contentious relationship with certain members of the media, particularly in the later years of his tenure. Perry's popularity was more likely due to his conservative policies and strong support for economic development in the state.

Question 18

All Texas Governors have been Anglos.

Accepted Answer

This is true. All Texas Governors have been non-Hispanic Caucasians, commonly referred to as Anglos.

Question 19

In Texas,a Governor may be removed from office within his elected term only through an impeachment proceeding.

Accepted Answer

According to the Texas Constitution, a Governor may only be removed from office within his elected term through an impeachment proceeding.

Question 20

When the Governor of Texas dies,resigns,or is removed from office by impeachment and conviction,the lieutenant Governor becomes Governor.

Accepted Answer

This is stated in the Texas Constitution, specifically in Article 4, Section 16.

Quiz 7: The Governor