Why is the Texas governor's power exceptionally weak as compared to that of the governors of some other states?
A) lack of a line-item veto
B) inability to appoint any administrative heads
C) tenure limits
D) plural executive system

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Texas has a plural executive system, which means that power is distributed among multiple elected officials rather than being concentrated with the governor. The governor only has limited powers and cannot appoint heads of state agencies or departments, as they are elected independently. Additionally, Texas has no line-item veto power and term limits for the governor were only recently implemented in 1972.

Why Is the Texas Governor's Power Exceptionally Weak as Compared