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ereecah

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Regarding the constitutional language relating to the removal of the governor, which statement is NOT correct?
 
  A) Impeachment is by simple majority vote of the House of Representatives.
  B) Conviction is by a two-thirds vote of the present Texas Senate.
  C) A governor may be removed by legislative address.
  D) Conviction does not bar the person from holding a federal office.

Question 2

In Myers v. United States (1926 ) the U.S. Supreme Court addressed the issue of a president's power to remove an appointed official from office. In the case of Cabinet members such as secretary of state, what power does the president have in removing him or her from office?
 
  A) The president may not remove an appointee without congressional consent.
  B) The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment and has sole power to remove the appointee.
  C) Though the U.S. Senate must confirm the original appointment, the president has the power to remove such an appointee without congressional consent.
  D) The appointee may not be removed from office without a hearing before the Supreme Court.
  E) The president has no discretion in removing the appointee.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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