Governor and executives
In Texas, how are the governor and all elected executives chosen?
Statewide elections
In 1974, the governor’s term of office was extended from two to four years
True
The Texas governor's salary was changed from $153,750 to $12,000 in 2017? True or False
False
The chief legislator relies on three formal powers in carrying out roles, what are those powers?
Message power, Session power, and Veto power
What is the name of the constitutional authority to hire and fire people employed by the state?
Appointment and removal
When are the governor and elected executives’ elections held?
In even-numbered years when there is no presidential election
Under the texas constitution, governors are not limited in the number of terms
True
How is the Texas governor limited in power
Due to the number of independently elected executives
What is the 1954 amendment?
It allows the legislature to determine the salary of the governor and other elected executives.
Both legally mandated criteria and informal standards set by political interests and voters shape who is eligible to serve as governor. True or False
True
What is the governor's strongest legislative power?
The veto
Governors have often employed a _____ approach to leadership, attempting to respond to the preferences of the common citizen.
Populist
The legislature is constitutionally limited to ___ legislature days each biennium.
140
For Impeachment, once the formal accusation is made they need ___-thirds vote of the senators present is necessary to convict.
Two
The Texas governor is elected to a term of ________ years and has no limit on the number of terms they may serve
4
The governor must be at least 30 years old and a resident of Texas for the _____ years
5
Every bill enacted by the legislature in regular and special sessions is sent to who?
The governor
In 1974, the governor's term was extended from 2 to _ years.
4
In Texas a governor may be removed from office though ?
Impeachment
By law, the governor submits a __ budget message to the legislature within five days after a regular session.
biennial