Texas Government 2306 EXTRA CREDIT Quiz

Which of the following best describes the system of checks and balances in the Texas government?

• A system to ensure that no one branch of government has too much power
• A system to ensure that the legislative branch has the most power
• A system to ensure that the executive branch has the most power
• A system to ensure that the judicial branch has the most power

Which of the following describes a power the Texas Legislature holds over the Governor of Texas?

• Override a veto with a two-thirds majority vote
• Declare a state of emergency without the Governor's approval
• Appoint the Governor's cabinet members
• Remove the Governor from office with a simple majority vote

Which of the following describes a power the Governor of Texas holds over the Texas Legislature?

• Authority to dissolve the Legislature
• Ability to introduce legislation
• Overruling a veto

• Veto power

Which of the following best descrbes a power that the Lieutenant Governor of Texas holds over the Texas Legislature?

• Approving the state budget for the Texas Legislature
• Vetoing bills passed by the Texas Legislature
• Appointing committee members in the Texas House of Representatives

• Presiding over the Texas Senate and casting the deciding vote

Which of the following best describes a power the Texas judicial system has over the Texas Legislature?

• Line-item veto
• Executive order
• Judicial review
• Pocket veto

Which of the following best describes the dominant political ideology of Texas government?

• Liberal
• Moderate
• Radical
• Conservative

According to Daniel Elazar, Texas political culture is described as _____.

• moralistic
• rationalistic

• individualistic
• collectivistic

Which of the following is a currently important (widely debated) policy area in Texas?

• Education
• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Agriculture

True or False: Texas's political culture is best described as moralistic by Daniel Elazar.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes a sunset policy in Texas government?

• A law or regulation that automatically expires after a certain period unless it is renewed or extended.
• A law or regulation that is permanent and cannot be changed.
• A law or regulation that is only applicable during the day.
• A law or regulation that is only applicable during the night.