TEXAS GOVT 2306 CHAPTER 4
EXAM 2026/2027 WITH 130
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
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At what point in Texas history was the idea of electing almost all officeholders
reintroduced? - ANSWER-post-Reconstruction
Most of the work of the attorney general involves _________ law rather than
criminal law. - ANSWER-civil
If a Texas governor were impeached, he or she would be convicted where? -
ANSWER-the senate
Which of the following accurately describe the process of recalling the governor? -
ANSWER-Only nine states allow it.
,It is extremely rare.
What former Texas governor became president of the U.S.? - ANSWER-George
W. Bush
The comptroller of public accounts currently functions as the - ANSWER-chief
fiscal and revenue forecasting office
The Texas land commissioner is not only responsible for leasing and managing
state lands but also for - ANSWER-generating funds from oil and gas production.
How can an attorney general's opinion on pending legislation affect that
legislation? - ANSWER-If it's negative, it can kill the legislation.
In 1966, Texas abolished the office of ______ and gave the comptroller the
responsibility of investing state funds. - ANSWER-treasurer
Which elected position has the dual roles of promoting agricultural products while
protecting the public health from unsafe agricultural practices? - ANSWER-
commissioner of agriculture
The Texas Railroad Commission is comprised of ______ members. - ANSWER-
three
The commissioner of education is - ANSWER-nominated by the board and
submitted to the governor.
Both the legal ability of governors to succeed themselves in office and the length
of a governor's term are known as __________ of office. - ANSWER-tenure
, The purpose of the office of the attorney general is to - ANSWER-serve as legal
counsel to the governor, the legislature, and state agencies.
What is the tenure of the Texas governor? - ANSWER-Four-year term, no limit of
terms
What are the duties of the Texas Department of Agriculture? - ANSWER-
inspection and certification of measuring devices
marketing Texas agricultural products
pest management
In order to qualify as governor in Texas, how long does one have to live in the
state preceding the election? - ANSWER-five years
More important than the express qualifications that are required for election to
governor are a person's _______ qualifications, like previously holding statewide
elected office. - ANSWER-informal
Nationwide, _______ African Americans have been elected as governor. -
ANSWER-three
Which of the following women served as governor of Texas? - ANSWER-Miriam
A. Ferguson
Ann Richards
Governor Perry claimed what kind of economic background? - ANSWER-son of a
sharecropper
EXAM 2026/2027 WITH 130
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
At what point in Texas history was the idea of electing almost all officeholders
reintroduced? - ANSWER-post-Reconstruction
Most of the work of the attorney general involves _________ law rather than
criminal law. - ANSWER-civil
If a Texas governor were impeached, he or she would be convicted where? -
ANSWER-the senate
Which of the following accurately describe the process of recalling the governor? -
ANSWER-Only nine states allow it.
,It is extremely rare.
What former Texas governor became president of the U.S.? - ANSWER-George
W. Bush
The comptroller of public accounts currently functions as the - ANSWER-chief
fiscal and revenue forecasting office
The Texas land commissioner is not only responsible for leasing and managing
state lands but also for - ANSWER-generating funds from oil and gas production.
How can an attorney general's opinion on pending legislation affect that
legislation? - ANSWER-If it's negative, it can kill the legislation.
In 1966, Texas abolished the office of ______ and gave the comptroller the
responsibility of investing state funds. - ANSWER-treasurer
Which elected position has the dual roles of promoting agricultural products while
protecting the public health from unsafe agricultural practices? - ANSWER-
commissioner of agriculture
The Texas Railroad Commission is comprised of ______ members. - ANSWER-
three
The commissioner of education is - ANSWER-nominated by the board and
submitted to the governor.
Both the legal ability of governors to succeed themselves in office and the length
of a governor's term are known as __________ of office. - ANSWER-tenure
, The purpose of the office of the attorney general is to - ANSWER-serve as legal
counsel to the governor, the legislature, and state agencies.
What is the tenure of the Texas governor? - ANSWER-Four-year term, no limit of
terms
What are the duties of the Texas Department of Agriculture? - ANSWER-
inspection and certification of measuring devices
marketing Texas agricultural products
pest management
In order to qualify as governor in Texas, how long does one have to live in the
state preceding the election? - ANSWER-five years
More important than the express qualifications that are required for election to
governor are a person's _______ qualifications, like previously holding statewide
elected office. - ANSWER-informal
Nationwide, _______ African Americans have been elected as governor. -
ANSWER-three
Which of the following women served as governor of Texas? - ANSWER-Miriam
A. Ferguson
Ann Richards
Governor Perry claimed what kind of economic background? - ANSWER-son of a
sharecropper
