Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key
Terms Midterm Spring 2026
– lecture summary
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Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
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Formal powers (governor) Definition: Powers granted by the Texas Constitution or state law. Example: Vetoing
a bill. Relevance: Shows legal authority and limits of the governor in Texas politics.
Informal powers (governor) / "Power to persuade" Definition: Influence through negotiation, relationships, or public appeal. Example:
Convincing legislators to support a controversial bill. Relevance: Demonstrates
how governors achieve policy goals even with weak formal powers.
Appointment power Definition: Authority to appoint officials to boards, commissions, or agencies.
Example: Appointing members to the Texas Railroad Commission. Relevance:
Shows how governors influence policy through bureaucratic appointments.
Crisis manager Definition: Executive responsible for leading the state during emergencies.
Example: Coordinating hurricane relief. Relevance: Highlights the governor's role
in public safety and emergency management.
Succession Definition: Order in which officials replace the governor if the office becomes
vacant. Example: Lieutenant Governor assumes office if the governor resigns.
Relevance: Important for understanding continuity of executive power.
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf
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Plural executive Definition: Executive authority divided among multiple elected officials. Example:
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General all elected separately.
Relevance: Demonstrates how power is shared and limited in Texas government.
Veto Definition: Governor's power to reject legislation. Example: Line-item veto on the
state budget. Relevance: Shows a formal check the executive has on the
legislature.
Recess appointment Definition: Appointment made when legislature is not in session. Example:
Appointing a board member during legislative recess. Relevance: Shows how
governors can exercise influence outside legislative sessions.
Stay of execution Definition: Temporary suspension of a scheduled execution. Example: Governor
halts execution pending review by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Relevance:
Demonstrates governor's role in judicial oversight and clemency powers.
State of the State Address Definition: Annual speech by the governor outlining priorities and policies.
Example: Governor presents budget priorities to the legislature. Relevance: Shows
how executive communicates agenda and influences legislation.
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key
Terms Midterm Spring 2026
– lecture summary
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Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026 – lecture summary.pdf
,Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf
Formal powers (governor) Definition: Powers granted by the Texas Constitution or state law. Example: Vetoing
a bill. Relevance: Shows legal authority and limits of the governor in Texas politics.
Informal powers (governor) / "Power to persuade" Definition: Influence through negotiation, relationships, or public appeal. Example:
Convincing legislators to support a controversial bill. Relevance: Demonstrates
how governors achieve policy goals even with weak formal powers.
Appointment power Definition: Authority to appoint officials to boards, commissions, or agencies.
Example: Appointing members to the Texas Railroad Commission. Relevance:
Shows how governors influence policy through bureaucratic appointments.
Crisis manager Definition: Executive responsible for leading the state during emergencies.
Example: Coordinating hurricane relief. Relevance: Highlights the governor's role
in public safety and emergency management.
Succession Definition: Order in which officials replace the governor if the office becomes
vacant. Example: Lieutenant Governor assumes office if the governor resigns.
Relevance: Important for understanding continuity of executive power.
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf
, Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf
Plural executive Definition: Executive authority divided among multiple elected officials. Example:
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General all elected separately.
Relevance: Demonstrates how power is shared and limited in Texas government.
Veto Definition: Governor's power to reject legislation. Example: Line-item veto on the
state budget. Relevance: Shows a formal check the executive has on the
legislature.
Recess appointment Definition: Appointment made when legislature is not in session. Example:
Appointing a board member during legislative recess. Relevance: Shows how
governors can exercise influence outside legislative sessions.
Stay of execution Definition: Temporary suspension of a scheduled execution. Example: Governor
halts execution pending review by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Relevance:
Demonstrates governor's role in judicial oversight and clemency powers.
State of the State Address Definition: Annual speech by the governor outlining priorities and policies.
Example: Governor presents budget priorities to the legislature. Relevance: Shows
how executive communicates agenda and influences legislation.
Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf Texas Government Key Terms Midterm Spring 2026.pdf
