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torybrooks

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The term senatorial courtesy refers to the practice where
 
  A) the governor invites membership of the Texas Senate to dine with him in small groups at the governor's mansion during a regular session as a courtesy and to promote his policy agenda.
  B) the governor will only make an appointment if given the go-ahead from the Senator in whose district the nominee resides.
  C) state senators use courteous language when addressing the governor during meetings and with one another on the floor or in committee meetings.
  D) the governor consults with a state senator before the governor vetoes a bill sponsored by that senator.
  E) the governor directs most of his communications during a session with members of the Senate rather than the House because of the traditional greater stature of the upper chamber.

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How do the constitutional executive powers of the governor of Texas compare with the constitutional executive powers of other state governors?
 
  A) They are among the weakest in the nation. B) They are among the strongest in the nation. C) They are about average in comparison with other governors' constitutional executive powers. D) They are somewhat above average in comparison with the other governors' constitutional powers.
  E) They were weak under Democratic governors but strong under Republican governor.



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kbennett34

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

A




torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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