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jake

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The Texas governor's veto power is absolute when _____.
 
  a. the bill being vetoed is produced during a special (called) session
  b. the bill being vetoed is an itemized appropriations bill
  c. the veto occurs within ten days of the time the bill is sent to the governor
  d. the legislature adjourns prior to the exercise of the veto
  e. it is accompanied by an attorney general's opinion declaring the law unconstitutional

Question 2

Assume that a convicted murderer who has been sentenced to death has asked the Texas governor to postpone his eventual execution. If this inmate has not previously made this request at least thirty days before, which of these would the governor need to legally grant this postponement?
 
  a. recommendation from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
  b. approval of the Texas Senate
 c. majority vote from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
 d. approval from the Texas House of Representatives
  e. none of these



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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