Question 1

During the covid-19 pandemic, Governor Abbott issued _______ which required certain businesses to close.

Accepted Answer

A)   an executive order
B)   a proclamation
C)   a directive
D)   legislation

Question 2

Most Texas governors have been white Protestant men. These are _______ requirements to be governor

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural
B)   procedural
C)   informal
D)   formal

Question 3

Some states specify someone can only be elected governor twice. These requirements are

Accepted Answer

A)   term limits.
B)   limitations of the Executive.
C)   recommendations for time in office.
D)   Article II limits.

Question 4

Special sessions of the legislature are often nicknamed

Accepted Answer

A)   the "governor's session."
B)   the "late-late session."
C)   the "lieutenant governor's session."
D)   the "left-over session."

Exam 8: Governors of Texas

Some states specify someone can only be elected governor twice. These requirements are