GOVT 2306 Flashcard 4: Chapter 8

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The current governor of Texas is . . .

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Greg Abbott.

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The longest consecutively-serving governor of Texas was . . .

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Rick Perry.

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The only governor of Texas to be removed from office via the impeachment process was . . .

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James "Pa" Ferguson.

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The last Democrat to serve in the Texas Governor's Mansion was . . .

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Ann Richards.

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Sid Miller currently serves the state of Texas as the ________________________.

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Commissioner of Agriculture

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Texas governor's executive powers? Appointment and/or removal of personnel in the Texas executive branch, Commander-in-Chief, Partial control of the state's budget, Call a special session

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Call a special session

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Texas governor's judicial powers of clemency? Reprieve, Conditional Reprieve, Full Pardon, Conditional Pardon

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Conditional Reprieve

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The only member of the Texas plural executive that is appointed is the position of . . .

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secretary of state.

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The attorney general of Texas is currently filled by _______________________

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Ken Paxton

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As discussed in class, how many women have served in the role of Texas governor?

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