This president set the two term tradition and this amendment set the term limits officially to two terms after FDR was elected to four terms.
Who is George Washington and the 22nd Amendment
100
This was the system of government employment in which workers were hired on the basis of party loyalty. Which president did this become fully implemented? (hint... War hero in War of 1812)
What is the Spoils System and Andrew Jackson?
100
Which party in controlled most Texas counties in the 1970s? In the 2000s?
1970s-Democrats, 2000s-Republicans
100
This power gives the Texas governor great power over legislation in Texas. This power was briefly given to president Clinton in 1996. It was first suggested by Ronald Reagan to be used at the Federal level.
What is the line-item veto?
100
This office maintains government records, debt agreements, loan documentation, oversees voter registration and elections, and articles of incorporation. This position does NOT conduct foreign affairs.
What is the Secretary of State
200
This amendment fixed the election process in the Electoral College by allowing candidates of the same party to run as a "ticket". Originally the first place winner became president and the second place winner became vice-president. Who also became a martyr for this amendment?
What is the 12th Amendment and Alexander Hamilton
200
These are agencies that exist outside of the federal executive departments (those headed by a Cabinet secretary). They are independent of presidential control.
Many are established by Congress and are given the ability to establish their own regulations independently of federal government. These agency rules (or regulations) have the power of federal law. (Commission on Civil Rights, FED, FEC, Social Security Administration)
What are Independent Agencies?
200
How many year terms does a Texas House and Senate Member have?
2 years for the House and 4 years for the Senate with no term limits
200
In order to run as governor in Texas, what must a candidate acknowledge in order to hold office?
The existence of a Supreme Being
200
This person is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate and has a direct influence on legislation and floor debate. It is similar to the President of the Senate at the Federal level but this position has much more power due to their ability to write legislation.
Who is the Lt. Governor (Dewhurst)?
300
This was a Congressional attempt to limit presidential military authority. It required the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of foreign military conflict. Congressional extension is needed if the conflict lasts more than 60 days.
What is the War Powers Act (1973)
300
This is a legal entity created by a government to undertake commercial activities on behalf of an owner government. (AMTRAK, USPS, NASA)
What is a government corporation?
300
What are the occupations of the majority of Texas Congressmen?
Most are lawyers and businessmen!
300
One of the requirements of the Texas Legislature is to write a budget. When that requirement is not fulfilled, the Governor is required to call this?
Special Session of Legislature and he alone sets their agenda.
300
This is the state's chief legal officer and is mostly involved in child support collection. He also issues opinions to other agencies on the meaning of legislation and the legality of state actions. His opinions are regarded as law unless overturned by the Texas Supreme Court
Who is the Attorney General (Greg Abbott)
400
This upheld the need for executive privilege for security purposes. However, this Supreme Court case struck down a president's executive privilege during cases of criminal prosecution. The President is not entirely immune from judicial review.
What is U.S. v. Nixon (1973)?
400
This was a federal law established in 1883 that stipulated that government jobs should be awarded on the basis of merit. Which president also became a martyr for this law?
What is the Pendleton Act and James Garfield?
400
What is the salary of a typical Texas Congressmen?
$7,200 per year + $150 per diem in cases of special session
400
Why is the governors veto power so powerful compared to other governors or even the president?
Because the Texas Legislatures ability to overturn the governors veto is very slim due to only meeting 140 days every two years and the fact that all laws go to voters for a vote to be implimented. The governor thus has more than 2 months to do a post-adjournment veto without any opposition.
400
This office provides revenue estimates and proposes a budget outline to legislature. He is a tax administrator and invests the state's money in financial institutions.
Who is the Comptroller of Public Accounts
500
This amendment establishes the succession to the Presidency and establishes procedures both for filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, as well as responding to Presidential disabilities. Article II did not state who exactly would become president if a president died. (It was just implied the VP would)
What is the 25th Amendment
500
This was a federal law whose main provision is to prohibit the federal bureaucracy from engaging in partisan political activity. No bumper stickers, no signs, etc...
What is the Hatch Act (1939)?
500
How long does a typical legislative session last in Texas?
140 days every two years on odd years (the last one was Summer 2011)
500
This refers to a governor's position of authority that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to on any matter. They can bring issues to the forefront that were not initially in debate, due to the office's stature and publicity. It often is the greatest power a Texas Governor has.
What is the bully pulpit?
500
This office originally regulated a major intrastate commerce industry but now regulates oil and natural gas production and mining.