Texas Government Exam 3 2025
Questions and Answers
Which of the following could be considered a "formal" power of the governor? - --
Answer --All of the above
Legally binding orders from the governor that are used to direct government,
especially state agencies, in the execution of law, are referred to as - --
Answer --executive orders
Governors have the ability to suggest legislation to the legislature. This is referred
to as his power to - --Answer --recommend legislation
The power to reduce or delay punishment for a crime is called - --Answer --a
clemency
after the biennial 140 day session is over, the governor has the power to call the
legislature into a ______________ that can last up to 30 days - --Answer --
special session
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, During the first 60 days of each legislative session, lawmakers are barred from
passing legislation. The constitution allows the governor to declare an
_______________ and have it to be prioritized in the first 60 days. - --
Answer --priority item
a veto that allows the governor to reject a specific provision in a bill without
rejecting the whole bill is referred to as - --Answer --a line-item veto
the governor does have a few key power advantages, including - --Answer --
all of the above
The legislative budget board (LBB) writes ___________, setting the stage for
future debates. - --Answer --the first draft of the state budget
legislative sessions that can be called by the governor on any issue the governor
decides requires attention, are referred to as a - --Answer --special session
which body is responsibilities that require more deliberation, such as confirming or
rejecting all of the governors appointments to state boards and commissions? - --
Answer --Texas Senate
The Texas senate must conform all nominees by at least a ________ majority. - --
Answer --2/3
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Questions and Answers
Which of the following could be considered a "formal" power of the governor? - --
Answer --All of the above
Legally binding orders from the governor that are used to direct government,
especially state agencies, in the execution of law, are referred to as - --
Answer --executive orders
Governors have the ability to suggest legislation to the legislature. This is referred
to as his power to - --Answer --recommend legislation
The power to reduce or delay punishment for a crime is called - --Answer --a
clemency
after the biennial 140 day session is over, the governor has the power to call the
legislature into a ______________ that can last up to 30 days - --Answer --
special session
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, During the first 60 days of each legislative session, lawmakers are barred from
passing legislation. The constitution allows the governor to declare an
_______________ and have it to be prioritized in the first 60 days. - --
Answer --priority item
a veto that allows the governor to reject a specific provision in a bill without
rejecting the whole bill is referred to as - --Answer --a line-item veto
the governor does have a few key power advantages, including - --Answer --
all of the above
The legislative budget board (LBB) writes ___________, setting the stage for
future debates. - --Answer --the first draft of the state budget
legislative sessions that can be called by the governor on any issue the governor
decides requires attention, are referred to as a - --Answer --special session
which body is responsibilities that require more deliberation, such as confirming or
rejecting all of the governors appointments to state boards and commissions? - --
Answer --Texas Senate
The Texas senate must conform all nominees by at least a ________ majority. - --
Answer --2/3
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