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the next governor will inherit a st bureaucracy fully staffed w/perry appt. what can the new gov do to put his stamp on the bur, other than waiting for terms to expire?
Ann Richards
governor
most vetoes take place after the leg. has adjourned, making an override impossible
no. the l. gov is elected independently from the gov and may be the governor's political advisary
2014
all of the above
grant a 30 day reprieve
the gov has no power to remove holdover officials appointed by the previous gov
Governor Perry was reelected in 2010. When will tx hold its next governor's election?
Ann Richards
governor
most vetoes take place after the leg. has adjourned, making an override impossible
no. the l. gov is elected independently from the gov and may be the governor's political advisary
2014
all of the above
grant a 30 day reprieve
the gov has no power to remove holdover officials appointed by the previous gov
Which of the following governors of tx LEAST closely conforms to the traditional image of the office's occupant?
Ann Richards
governor
most vetoes take place after the leg. has adjourned, making an override impossible
no. the l. gov is elected independently from the gov and may be the governor's political advisary
2014
all of the above
grant a 30 day reprieve
the gov has no power to remove holdover officials appointed by the previous gov
does the lieutentnat gov neccessarily work closely with governor on policy issues?
Ann Richards
governor
most vetoes take place after the leg. has adjourned, making an override impossible
no. the l. gov is elected independently from the gov and may be the governor's political advisary
2014
all of the above
grant a 30 day reprieve
the gov has no power to remove holdover officials appointed by the previous gov
Which of the following officials is the chief executive of the state of tx?
Ann Richards
governor
most vetoes take place after the leg. has adjourned, making an override impossible
no. the l. gov is elected independently from the gov and may be the governor's political advisary
2014
all of the above
grant a 30 day reprieve
the gov has no power to remove holdover officials appointed by the previous gov
Which of the following tx executive branch officials is elected?
Ann Richards
governor
most vetoes take place after the leg. has adjourned, making an override impossible
no. the l. gov is elected independently from the gov and may be the governor's political advisary
2014
all of the above
grant a 30 day reprieve
the gov has no power to remove holdover officials appointed by the previous gov
a convicted murderer is facing execution. Which of the following actions can the governor take without the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles?
Ann Richards
governor
most vetoes take place after the leg. has adjourned, making an override impossible
no. the l. gov is elected independently from the gov and may be the governor's political advisary
2014
all of the above
grant a 30 day reprieve
the gov has no power to remove holdover officials appointed by the previous gov
Which of the following is the best explanation of why the tx leg. has failed to override a governor's veto in more than 30 yrs?
Ann Richards
governor
most vetoes take place after the leg. has adjourned, making an override impossible
no. the l. gov is elected independently from the gov and may be the governor's political advisary
2014
all of the above
grant a 30 day reprieve
the gov has no power to remove holdover officials appointed by the previous gov
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