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In order to qualify as governor in Texas, how long does one have to live
in the state preceding the election?
Ans: 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.
Ans: informal
Nationwide, _______ African Americans have been elected as
governor.
Ans: three
Which of the following women served as governor of Texas?
Ans: Miriam A. Ferguson
Ann Richards
Governor Perry claimed what kind of economic background?
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Ans: son of a sharecropper
A candidate must be at least _____ years old to run for governor in the
state of Texas.
Ans: 30
Which of the following is an important informal qualification for
becoming governor?
Ans: having previously held elected office
What is the amount of the Texas governor's annual salary?
Ans: $150,000
How many Asian Americans currently (2018) serve as governor in the
U.S.?
Ans: one
In Texas, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected
Ans: separately.
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As of 2018, how many states have elected women as governors?
Ans: 28
Governor Bush was a good example of a Texas governor in terms of
background, in that he had both a ______ and ______.
Ans: famous name; family wealth
In order to be elected governor in the state of Texas you must be
Ans: at least 30 years old.
a resident of Texas for 5 years before election.
a citizen of the United States.
Compared with members of the state legislature, the Texas governor is
Ans: extremely well paid.
The term _________ _________ refers to the role of the lieutenant
governor when he or she takes over the gubernatorial office in the
governor's absence.
Ans: Acting Governor
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
Texas Govt 2306: Chapter 4 Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
In order to qualify as governor in Texas, how long does one have to live
in the state preceding the election?
Ans: 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.
Ans: informal
Nationwide, _______ African Americans have been elected as
governor.
Ans: three
Which of the following women served as governor of Texas?
Ans: Miriam A. Ferguson
Ann Richards
Governor Perry claimed what kind of economic background?
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Ans: son of a sharecropper
A candidate must be at least _____ years old to run for governor in the
state of Texas.
Ans: 30
Which of the following is an important informal qualification for
becoming governor?
Ans: having previously held elected office
What is the amount of the Texas governor's annual salary?
Ans: $150,000
How many Asian Americans currently (2018) serve as governor in the
U.S.?
Ans: one
In Texas, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected
Ans: separately.
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As of 2018, how many states have elected women as governors?
Ans: 28
Governor Bush was a good example of a Texas governor in terms of
background, in that he had both a ______ and ______.
Ans: famous name; family wealth
In order to be elected governor in the state of Texas you must be
Ans: at least 30 years old.
a resident of Texas for 5 years before election.
a citizen of the United States.
Compared with members of the state legislature, the Texas governor is
Ans: extremely well paid.
The term _________ _________ refers to the role of the lieutenant
governor when he or she takes over the gubernatorial office in the
governor's absence.
Ans: Acting Governor
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