The Governor of Texas Is Part of a Plural Executive

The governor of Texas is part of a plural executive because ______.

A) the lieutenant governor exercises a great deal of power over the Texas Senate
B) several other important members of the executive branch are elected independently
C) the governor shares many powers with the legislature traditionally given to the executive
D) the spouse of the governor is often a powerful figure in his or her own right
E) the governor shares power with the Legislative Budget Board