The Executive Branch in Texas

Explain the effects of checks and balances on the executive powers of the governor.

• Checks and balances limit the governor's powers by requiring legislative approval for certain actions.

• Checks and balances enhance the governor's powers by allowing unilateral decisions.

• Checks and balances have no effect on the governor's powers.

• Checks and balances only affect the judicial branch.

Analyze the shared power of the executive and legislative branches.

• The executive branch has more power than the legislative branch.

• The legislative branch has more power than the executive branch.

• Both branches share equal power in certain areas.

• The executive branch has no power over the legislative branch.

Discuss the informal powers of the governor.

• The governor's ability to influence public opinion and media

• The governor's power to veto legislation

• The governor's role in appointing judges

• The governor's authority to call special legislative sessions

Describe the powers of elected heads and the appointed secretary of state.

• Elected heads have legislative powers, while the secretary of state manages foreign affairs.

• Elected heads manage foreign affairs, while the secretary of state has legislative powers.

• Both have equal powers in legislative and foreign affairs.

• Elected heads and the secretary of state have no specific powers.

Describe the powers of the Texas governor.

• The Texas governor has extensive legislative powers, including the ability to veto bills and call special sessions.

• The Texas governor has limited powers, primarily serving as a ceremonial leader with some influence over the state budget.

• The Texas governor has significant judicial powers, including appointing judges and granting pardons.

• The Texas governor has strong executive powers, including control over the state police and the ability to issue executive orders.

The governor’s power is limited by:

• The state constitution and laws

• Federal government oversight

• Public opinion and media

• Judicial review

How does the power of the lieutenant governor differ from that of the governor?

• The lieutenant governor has more power than the governor.

• The governor has more power than the lieutenant governor.

• Both have equal power.

• The lieutenant governor and governor have different roles but equal power.

What is the definition of 'Appointive power'?

• The power to appoint individuals to positions of authority

• The power to remove individuals from positions of authority

• The power to create laws and regulations

• The power to veto decisions made by others

The role of the 'Attorney general' is to:

• represent the government in legal matters

• enforce laws and regulations

• advise the President and executive branch

• all of the above

Budgetary power refers to the authority to allocate financial resources and make decisions regarding government spending and revenue collection.

• The authority to allocate financial resources and make decisions regarding government spending and revenue collection.

• The ability to create new financial markets.

• The power to control inflation rates.

• The capacity to regulate international trade agreements.