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michelleunicorn

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The 1876 Texas Constitution granted the governor clemency powers. These powers allow the governor
 
  A) to remove appointed board members from the previous administration upon taking power.
  B) to veto bills when the legislature is not in session.
  C) to pardon, parole, and grant reprieves to convicted criminals.
  D) to appoint blue ribbon commissions to investigate political corruption.

Question 2

____________ is the tradition of allowing a senator to reject the governor's appointment of a political enemy from the senator's district.
 
  A) The Rule of Three
  B) Franking
  C) Senatorial courtesy
  D) Clemency


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mrphibs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


michelleunicorn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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