TX GOV Final Exam with Complete
Solutions| Latest Update
Who votes? Less than 50% of citizens vote.. top 2 reasons for not voting are Low level of
educational attainment and Low per capita income
Political Action Committee (PAC) a private group that raises and distributes funds for use
in election campaigns
regular session the 140-day period, occurring only in odd-numbered years, during which
the Texas legislature meets to consider and pass bills
special session a legislative session called by the governor that addresses an agenda set
by him or her and that lasts no longer than 30 days
Bicameralism The principle of a two-house legislature.
legislative powers of the governor -message power
-veto power
-special sessions
message power any communication between the governor and the legislature including
the State of the State message
veto power the governors power to turn down legislation; can be overridden by a 2/3
vote of both the house and senate
speical session a legislative session called by the governor that addresses an agenda set
by him or her and that lasts no longer than 30 days
, The structure of the Texas executive branch governor
Lt. governor
attorney general
comptroller of public accounts
commissioner of general land office
commissioner of agriculture
Texas Court Structure Below: Texas Supreme Court (CIVIL) and Court of Criminal Appeals
(CRIMINAL)
Below: Court of Appeals (CIVIL/CRIMINAL)
Below: District Court (CIVIL/CRIMINAL)
Below: County Court at Law (CIVIL/CRIMINAL)
Bottom: Municipal Courts (CRIMINAL), Justice of the Peace Courts (CIVIL/CRIMINAL and Small
Claims CIVIL)
Texas judges Elected by the voters, as opposed to being appointed. On national levels
and in many states, justices are appointed, making Texas unique in this regard.
county government in texas Each county run by commissioners court.
4 commissioners and 1 judge all elected from voters in the county.
Less legal power than municipalities.
Counties have eminent domain power
Solutions| Latest Update
Who votes? Less than 50% of citizens vote.. top 2 reasons for not voting are Low level of
educational attainment and Low per capita income
Political Action Committee (PAC) a private group that raises and distributes funds for use
in election campaigns
regular session the 140-day period, occurring only in odd-numbered years, during which
the Texas legislature meets to consider and pass bills
special session a legislative session called by the governor that addresses an agenda set
by him or her and that lasts no longer than 30 days
Bicameralism The principle of a two-house legislature.
legislative powers of the governor -message power
-veto power
-special sessions
message power any communication between the governor and the legislature including
the State of the State message
veto power the governors power to turn down legislation; can be overridden by a 2/3
vote of both the house and senate
speical session a legislative session called by the governor that addresses an agenda set
by him or her and that lasts no longer than 30 days
, The structure of the Texas executive branch governor
Lt. governor
attorney general
comptroller of public accounts
commissioner of general land office
commissioner of agriculture
Texas Court Structure Below: Texas Supreme Court (CIVIL) and Court of Criminal Appeals
(CRIMINAL)
Below: Court of Appeals (CIVIL/CRIMINAL)
Below: District Court (CIVIL/CRIMINAL)
Below: County Court at Law (CIVIL/CRIMINAL)
Bottom: Municipal Courts (CRIMINAL), Justice of the Peace Courts (CIVIL/CRIMINAL and Small
Claims CIVIL)
Texas judges Elected by the voters, as opposed to being appointed. On national levels
and in many states, justices are appointed, making Texas unique in this regard.
county government in texas Each county run by commissioners court.
4 commissioners and 1 judge all elected from voters in the county.
Less legal power than municipalities.
Counties have eminent domain power
