Question 11 pts
The largest area of tax revenue for State of Texas comes from
severance taxes.
income taxes.
ad valorem taxes.
sales taxes.
property taxes.
Question 21 pts
Regarding the structural powers of the Governor of Texas, how do they compare with
the powers of other state governors?
The official powers of the Governor of Texas are among the weakest in the nation.
The official powers of the Governor or Texas are about average in comparison with other
governors.
They are somewhat above average in comparison with the other governors' powers.
The official powers of the Governor of Texas are among the strongest in the nation.
Question 31 pts
Who among the following was NEVER a governor of Texas?
Ann Richards
George H.W. Bush
George W. Bush
Miriam Ferguson
E.J. Davis
Question 41 pts
Although the Governor prepares a budget to submit to the Texas Legislature at the
beginning of a session, the members of the Legislature typically ignore the budget
proposed by the Governor in favor of a budget drafted by the
State Commission on Budgetary Development and Analysis.
Legislative Budget Board.
Congressional Budget Office.
State Treasurer.
Comptroller.
Question 51 pts
,Which of the following officials enforces the state's weights and measures laws?
Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Governor of Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Secretary of State
Texas Land Commissioner
Question 61 pts
Which of the following government entities does NOT rely on or operate primarily from
property taxes?
Community college districts
Municipal government
Independent school districts
State government
County government
Question 71 pts
George P. Bush is the current
Texas Secretary of State.
Texas Land Commissioner.
Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Governor of Texas.
Question 81 pts
Which of the following is true concerning regular sessions of the Texas Legislature?
The Legislature meets in regular session starting in January every year, adjourning at the
end of the year in early December.
The Legislature meets in regular session every year, holding 140-day sessions in odd-
numbered years and 160-day sessions in even-numbered years.
The Legislature meets in regular session for 260 days every other year.
The Legislature meets in regular session starting in January for 140 days every odd-
numbered year.
The Legislature meets in regular session starting in January for 160 days every odd-
numbered year.
, Question 91 pts
Texas has a biennial budget because
the Texas Legislature meets once every two years.
the Texas Constitution requires that the state legislature pass a balanced budget.
the governor has a two year term of office.
the U.S. Constitution in Article I and II requires it.
the Texas Legislature is a bicameral body.
Question 101 pts
The state official in charge of supervising the Permanent University Fund is the
Executive Director of the Texas Education Agency.
Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Attorney General.
Chairman of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Land Commissioner.
Question 111 pts
The Veterans' Land Board provides low interest property loans to Texas veterans. This
board is supervised by the
Lieutenant Governor.
Chairman of the Texas Veterans Administration.
Commissioner of the Veterans' Land Board of Texas.
Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office.
Question 121 pts
Which of the following statements is true about the term of office for the governor of
Texas?
The governor serves a two-year term of office and there is no limit set by the Texas
Constitution as to how many terms he or she may serve
The governor serves an elected four year term but is limited by constitutional amendment
to serving no more than ten years (two full elected terms and up to two additional years if
first assuming the office due to the death, resignation, or impeachment and conviction of
the preceding governor
The governor is elected by a vote of the Texas Senate every two years at the start of the
session of the Texas Legislature in January of odd numbered years
Governors may serve no more than four two-year terms consecutively
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