Law and Politics

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In legislative matters, the governor of Texas A) has no veto power over appropriations bills. ... Started by scienceeasy	1 Replies 171 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by xiaomengxian
Which of the following is true concerning special sessions? A) The governor may call up to 3 ... Started by danielfitts88	3 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bobsmith
All of the following are judicial powers of the governor, EXCEPT A) filling vacancies on the ... Started by oliviahorn72	1 Replies 89 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Zack0mack0101@yahoo.com
Which of the following was NOT true of former Governor Perry's impact on the state judiciary? A) ... Started by Engineer	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yuyiding
What distinguishes a full pardon from a conditional pardon? A) Nothing, as they are, in fact, ... Started by vicotolentino	1 Replies 114 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by CharlieArnold
In the case of a person facing a death sentence, the governor of Texas may independently A) grant ... Started by madam-professor	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SAUXC
Which of the following elected officials are NOT part of the state's plural executive? A) ... Started by renzo156	1 Replies 129 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by choc0chan
Which executive official serves as president of the Senate? A) lieutenant governor B) attorney ... Started by ishan	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by gasdhashg
Which executive official represents the state in civil court, issues advisory opinions on legal ... Started by bclement10	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by gstein359
The Texas attorney general can initiate quo warranto proceedings, which A) explain to higher ... Started by sammy	3 Replies 131 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vseab
As former attorney general, now governor Greg Abbott frequently used the power of his office to ... Started by mynx	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by prumorgan
An elected constitutional officer responsible for collecting taxes, keeping accounts, estimating ... Started by nummyann	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Pswine
The comptroller of public accounts has the constitutional power to A) offer revenue bonds for ... Started by deesands	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by johnpizzaz
If an oil company wants to drill on public land, from whom would it secure the drilling lease? A) ... Started by rmenurse	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by b614102004
The Texas Veteran's Land Board falls under the office of the A) commissioner of the General Land ... Started by krzymel	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kescobar@64
Which official is responsible for ensuring that gas pumps, grocery store scales, and other meters ... Started by rachel9	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by akudia
Texas law requires that the commissioner of agriculture be a practicing A) farmer or rancher. ... Started by Sportsfan2111	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by britb2u
The only constitutional executive officer appointed by the governor is the A) attorney general. ... Started by asmith134	3 Replies 135 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Meganchabluk
Texans' most direct connection to their state government is through the state's A) bureaucracy. ... Started by FButt	1 Replies 135 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by AISCAMPING
All of the following are correct concerning the sunset review process, EXCEPT A) it is an attempt ... Started by hubes95	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ddddd
The agency whom has oversight authority over the state's public and charter schools, monitors ... Started by vinney12	1 Replies 115 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by moormoney
The __________ of the Health and Human Services Commission serves a two-year term and is assisted by ... Started by jilianpiloj	1 Replies 161 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kalskdjl1212
Which of the following does the Texas Workforce Commission NOT do? A) serve both employers and ... Started by natalie2426	1 Replies 165 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by makaylafy
The agency which coordinates the Lone Star State's environmental policies is the A) Wildlife ... Started by shofmannx20	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Dominic
Disputes concerning business contracts, divorce, family matters, and personal injury involve A) ... Started by piesebel	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dantucker