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robinn137

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Critics of the Texas Railroad Commission believe that it protects and represents the interests of the oil and gas industry rather than regulates it, making it a
 
  A) quasi-judicial entity. B) public advocacy council. C) captured agency. D) legislative rather than executive entity. E) violation of the separation of powers doctrine.

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If you are a member of the Public Utilities Commission, how did you obtain your office?
 
  A) Election by a state-wide vote
  B) Appointment by the governor
  C) Appointment by the Texas Supreme Court (because the PUC is a quasi-judicial entity)
  D) Nomination by the Texas House with approval by the Texas Senate
  E) Appointment by a non-partisan board created by the legislature in 1995


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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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