Law and Politics

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If the governor doesn't take action on legislation within ten days when the legislature is in ... Started by HudsonKB16	1 Replies 205 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yasmin
To eliminate funding for specific programs or groups of programs, the governor exercises a. the ... Started by beccaep	1 Replies 57 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kilada
States whose governors have the item veto power typically have __________ level of per-capita state ... Started by OSWALD	1 Replies 30 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by angrybirds13579
The threat of a veto is an informal power the Texas governor probably used most often in all but ... Started by formula1	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ksh22
Attempting to arrive at successful compromises on legislation before the legislative session begins ... Started by james0929	3 Replies 46 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by zacnyjessica
Advantages of advance agreement on legislation include all except which of the following? a. The ... Started by melina_rosy	1 Replies 12 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kaykay69
Special sessions can be called by a. the governor. b. the Speaker of the House. c. the ... Started by chandani	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ttt030911
As required by the Texas constitution, the governor must deliver __________ at the start of each ... Started by skymedlock	1 Replies 38 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yasmin
The governor's ability to affect policy of state boards and commissions is not immediate because ... Started by imowrer	1 Replies 24 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by rosiehomeworddo
With respect to boards and commissions, the governor has broad appointment powers, but limited ... Started by formula1	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by essyface1
According to the authors, probably the chief reason the governor's office has become the most ... Started by Kikoku	1 Replies 19 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kjo;oj
Senators will typically not vote for a potential appointee who is disapproved of strongly by another ... Started by bb	1 Replies 21 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by annierak
If the governor believes an elected official is administering a law in a way that violates its ... Started by lak	3 Replies 18 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by C.mcnichol98
Which of the following is not among the primary powers of the Texas governor? a. Appointive ... Started by jenna1	1 Replies 22 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by juicepod
Responsibilities of the Texas Office of State-Federal Relations (OSFR) include all but which of the ... Started by debasdf	1 Replies 18 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by IAPPLET
When acting in the role of chief of state, the governor would a. throw the first pitch of the ... Started by cnetterville	1 Replies 22 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ecabral0
Typically, the most influential annual budget proposal originates in the a. Governor's office. ... Started by londonang	1 Replies 15 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by robbielu01
The governor's primary law enforcement power is over a. municipal authorities. b. extradition. ... Started by tichca	1 Replies 21 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by meganlapinski
The arm of the Texas militia that can be called into service by the President of the United States ... Started by Jipu 123	1 Replies 19 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by al
Acting within his or her clemency powers, the governor can delay __________ by up to thirty days. ... Started by Chloeellawright	1 Replies 34 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mtmmmmmk
To retain leadership over the governor's political party, he or she exercises control over a. ... Started by lindiwe	3 Replies 31 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ladyjames123
Functions of the Attorney General's office include all the following except a. Medicaid fraud ... Started by kamilo84	1 Replies 18 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kusterl
If a Texas agency official ignores an Attorney General opinion, the Attorney General will a. ... Started by kamilo84	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by wergv
Duties of the Commissioner of the General Land Office include all the following except a. serving ... Started by HudsonKB16	1 Replies 22 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dudman123
Which of the following important executive offices is appointed by the governor? a. Attorney ... Started by jilianpiloj	1 Replies 16 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jane