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Texas governors are not restricted in the number of terms they can run for office. (True/False)
True
In what situation does a governor get impeached?
When people think they have abused their power.
A governor must obtain a _______ confirmation vote from the Texas Senate for appointments. (Hint: ratio)
Two-thirds
There are at least how many informal powers?
Two
What do populist believe in?
In appealing to the political wishes of the common people, and that those people should be protected from exploitation by corporations, the elite, and government.
How is a Texas governor removed from office?
Through an impeachment trial.
In the event that the current governor is ousted, who takes over as governor?
Lieutenant governor.
How old much the Texas governor be?
30 years old.
Which governor served the most terms in Texas?
Rick Perry
What does impeachment mean?
Process of accusing an official of improper behavior in office, which is followed by a trial, and if convicted, the official is removed from office.
Has Texas had a non-Anglo governor since it became independent from Spain and Mexico?
No
What are formal roles?
Duties the governor carries out that come from the Texas Constitution, including chief executive, chief legislator, commander in chief/top cop, chief of state, and chief intergovernmental diplomat
What are informal roles?
Duties the governor carries out that come from the cultural and traditional part of Texas (including chief of party and leader of the people)
What are the three formal powers the governor relies on?
Message power, session power, and veto power.
What are the different types of leaders?
Deferential leader, aggressive leader, and cooperative leader.
Are Texas governors typically attorney’s and businessmen?
Yes
Under what constitution are governors not limited in the number of terms they seek?
Texas constitution
When are the governor and all statewide elected executive positions chosen?
The elections are in statewide that are held in even-number years
What roles do the chief executive governor have?
They have control over the state bureaucracy, appointments, removal, budgeting, planning, supervisory, and clemency powers.
What is the governor’s strongest legislative power?
Veto