Dates/Events
When did Greg Abbott become Governor?
As Texas's Chief Intergovernmental Diplomat the governor will be the state’s representative in all dealings with other states and with the national government. True or false?
True
Term when the process of formally accusing an official of improper behavior in office.
Impeachment
What are some formal qualifications for becoming Governor?
At least 30 years old; United States citizen; Texas resident for at least 5 years.
In ___, the governor’s term of office was extended from two to four years.
1974
Are Commander in Chief/Top Cop, the governor doesn't has the power to declare Martial Law. True or False
False
Term for special considerations that the governor receives in addition to a simple paycheck.
Fringe Benefits
About how much of the present senators vote are needed for impeachment?
-Two-thirds
What year did James E Ferguson get impeachment?
1917
What are the three formal powers the Governor uses when carrying out the role of Chief Legislator?
message power, session power, and veto power.
Someone who believes in appealing to the political wishes of the common people
Populist
On top of being removed from office, officials who are impeached are also disqualified from holding future governmental offices in the state. True or False?
-True
Ann Richards served as Governor from ____ to 1995.
1991
What are some powers of the Chief Executive?
appointment and removal, budgeting, planning, supervisory, clemency powers
Term for duties that the governor performs that stem from the Texas Constitution, (chief executive, chief legislator, etc)
Formal Roles
What are the three leadership styles for Governors?
-Deferential, aggressive, and cooperative.
In 2009, during the economic downturn, the federal government offered Texas $556 million in federal unemployment funds and Governor Perry accepted it to aid the state. True or False
False
What is role does the Governor play chief of state?
The governor will be the state’s representative in all dealings with other states and with the national government.
Term for duties that the governor performs that stem from the culture and traditions of Texas (including chief of party and leader of the people)
Informal roles
What leadership style did Ann Richards have?
-Aggressive