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joesmith1212

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Why was Governor James E. Ferguson impeached and convicted in 1917?
 
  a. He was found to have embezzled 2 million from state funds.
  b. He was accused of misuse of public funds following his call for a special legislative session.
  c. He was found to have attempted to sell a Senate seat.
  d. He refused to make appointments to the University of Texas's board of regents.

Question 2

Removing a Texas governor from office __________.
 
  a. has never occurred
  b. requires a majority vote in the House and Senate and approval by the public
  c. requires impeachment by the Judiciary Committee and a trial in the state Supreme Court
  d. requires impeachment by the House and conviction by the Senate



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d



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