Which of the following statements best summarize the control the governor of Texas enjoys over state agencies?Multiple choice question.The governor makes few significant appointments to state agencies and therefore possesses minimal control over policy decisions.The governor appoints state agency executives but cannot terminate them without legislative approval.The governor appoints a cabinet whose members carry out the governor's policy goals.The governor appoints most of the statewide executives and enjoys great control over policy implementation in Texas.

The governor’s powers are very extensive and powerful in comparison to other state governors or the U.S. President.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

How is a governor most likely to shape a state's public policy?A.By asking the federal government to step inB.By passing laws and voting on funding for state programsC.By supporting and signing particular bills while vetoing othersD.By interpreting state laws in different waysSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The executive branch of Texas consists of which of the following members?  Click all that apply.  Group of answer choicesLieutenant GovernorAttorney GeneralGovernorComptroller of Public AccountsSpeaker of the House

All state legislatures have which of the following powers?To impeach judicial branch officersTo appoint state officialsTo regulate interstate commerceTo approve or reject the governor's appointments

What role do governors and presidents play in the policy-making process?A.They evaluate new laws to determine whether they are constitutional.B.They formulate ideas for new policy.C.They debate, revise, and adopt proposals for laws that establish policy.D.They directly implement and enforce new laws that establish policy.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS