Law and Politics

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What led Texans to work to limit the power of the governor with the Constitution of 1876? a. to ... Started by swpotter12	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by AngeliqueG
Because heads of several executive agencies are elected independently of the governor, __________. ... Started by kfurse	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Juro
What effect has the increasing cost of campaigns had on the gubernatorial election? a. It has ... Started by tatyanajohnson	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by AaaA
Why was Governor James E. Ferguson impeached and convicted in 1917? a. He was found to have ... Started by joesmith1212	1 Replies 112 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cadimas
The governor's main legislative powers provided by the constitution include __________. a. the ... Started by Destiiny22	3 Replies 113 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kaytorgator
The governor of Texas faces a difficult situation because the governor __________. a. has to ... Started by biggirl4568	1 Replies 153 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nikmaaacs
The governor's budgetary power is __________. a. quite strong since the legislature is required ... Started by joe	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by missalyssa26
The governor has the authority to veto a bill for up to __________. a. ten days during a session ... Started by natalie2426	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nanny
How do the staggered terms of state boards and commissioners affect the governor? a. It is hard ... Started by anjilletteb	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cdmart10
Senatorial __________ is an unwritten norm that allows a senator to block the governor's nomination ... Started by karlynnae	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by LVPMS
The governor's judicial powers include the ability to __________. a. prosecute members of the ... Started by Charlie	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SeanoH09
Why was Governor Bill Clements overwhelmed when he took office? a. His predecessor had left the ... Started by TVarnum	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kxciann
In carrying out the duties of his office, the governor often uses the mass media to __________. ... Started by luminitza	3 Replies 65 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tuwy
In one of the most emotional issues of the 1993 legislative session, Governor Richards sided with ... Started by genevieve1028	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by manuelcastillo
Governor George W. Bush used a tactic that allowed him to gain the respect of members of the ... Started by OSWALD	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dudman123
While still serving as governor, but with his eyes on the presidency, George W. Bush __________. ... Started by cabate	1 Replies 96 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nikmaaacs
Governor Perry increased his support among conservative Republican voters in preparation for his ... Started by nautica902	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ecabral0
The lieutenant governor of Texas __________. a. is elected in a team along with the governor, ... Started by Jipu 123	1 Replies 120 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mjenn52
Only two of the more than 200 state boards and commissions have elected members. Which boards or ... Started by luminitza	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by parker125
The powers of the Texas governor under the constitutions of 1845 and 1861 were stronger than they ... Started by cool	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by braelync
Until Republican Bill Clements won the election in 1978, every governor since 1874 had been a ... Started by 2125004343	3 Replies 120 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kdiggy
Approximately 50 percent of Texas governors' vetoes are overridden by the legislature. Indicate ... Started by jeatrice	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com
Kay Bailey Hutchison was the first woman elected as governor of Texas. Indicate whether this ... Started by Garrulous	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by katheyjon
Three governors of Texas have been impeached and removed from office. Indicate whether this ... Started by jwb375	1 Replies 69 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by sylvia
The Texas governor has line-item veto power over all bills passed by the legislature. Indicate ... Started by AEWBW	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Sophiapenny