TEST

Texas Govt. Test 3 Chapters 8-10

1. Describe the most important formal powers of the Texas governor under the state constitution. How do these powers reflect a commitment to the principle of checks and balances?

2. What is the plural executive? Describe the offices that constitute the plural executive in Texas. How does the plural executive compare with the executive branch of government under the U.S. Constitution? What are the political principles behind the creation of the plural executive?

3. Describe the organization of the judicial branch in Texas. What are the different kinds of courts in Texas, and what are their specific functions? What makes the top appellate court(s) in Texas so different from that of the United States?

4. Characterize the judicial controversies in Texas and their impact on public perception of the courts.

5. How do counties in Texas differ from cities in their powers, duties, and responsibilities, and which do you think has more advantages?

6. There is no single way to run a city in Texas. Compare and contrast the governments of Texas cities.