Which of the following is the best example of the Texas governor's exercise of senatorial courtesy?
A) The governor will not appoint someone to office unless that appointee's state senator agrees.
B) The governor will not veto a bill without first giving the bill's senate sponsor an opportunity to amend it.
C) The senate will use the governor's budget plan as its blueprint for the upcoming session.
D) The governor will address the full senate at the beginning of each legislative session.
E) The senate will automatically approve any nominee submitted by the governor.

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Senatorial courtesy is a practice in which the governor consults with the state senator from the district where an appointment is to be made before officially nominating someone for that position. The senator's approval is seen as a courtesy to the senator, who is familiar with the needs of the district and the qualifications of potential nominees. Therefore, option A is the best example of the Texas governor's exercise of senatorial courtesy.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of the Texas