Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Miriam "Ma" Ferguson served as the first female governor of Texas in 1925-1927 and 1933-1935. Therefore, option C (1925) is the correct answer.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

David Dewhurst defeated John Sharp in 2002 to become Lt. Gov.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Attorney General's office employs approximately 4,200 individuals, making it a significant entity within the legal framework of the government.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Texas State Board of Education consists of 15 elected members, each serving four-year terms.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which recent governor gave the most state...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

George W. Bush resigned as governor of Texas in December 2000 to run for the presidency.

Quiz 6: The Governor and the Executive Branch

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