The executive branch of Texas consists of which of the following members?  Click all that apply.  Group of answer choicesGovernorLieutenant GovernorComptroller of Public AccountsSpeaker of the HouseAttorney General

Texas has a plural executive branch system and all executive officers are elected independently making them directly answerable to the public, except for the __________.

What section of the Texas Constitution describes the legislative department (branch) of Texas?Group of answer choicesArticle 1Article 3Article 2Article 4

All members of the executive branch are elected statewide except for the Secretary of State (appointed) and the State Board of Education (each of its 15 members are elected from single-member districts).Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

The Texas Legislature is a ________ (two branches or chambers) system with the Texas Senate being the upper house, and the Texas House of Representatives the lower house.

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.