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38 Cards in this Set
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who was the only governor to be removed from office? |
James e. ferg "Pa" |
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what is the highest level of court in Texas? |
The Texas supreme court |
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who creates budget? |
the legislature budget board |
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greatest source of government? |
the right to veto |
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Which governor promoted distrust of government? |
E.J Davis |
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How long does legislator have to override? |
they cant |
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How can gov enforce removal power? |
2/3 senate consent |
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who decides new judge? |
gov appoints, senate approves |
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Which two states use 2 systems court? |
Tx and Ok ; bifurcate |
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Oil and gas is regulated by who? |
railroad commission |
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When the Governoris out of state, who takes over? |
Lt. govenor |
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most powerful in gov? |
Lt. gov |
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Who is chief election officer in Texas? |
secretary of state |
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What 2 women served in gov? |
"Ma" Ferg and Annie Richard |
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ww2? |
Bill Clemens |
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Who makes sure budget is balanced? |
comtroller |
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Which Texas law allows deathly force? |
Castle doctrine |
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What official in texas serves as collector ofrevenue? |
Comptroller of public accounts |
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Jurisdiction? |
Control over areas |
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Which of the following only elected board? |
Board of education and railroad |
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Court hears and decides case for the first time? |
Original jurisdiction |
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Inmates complaints |
medical care |
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salary of governor |
$150,000 |
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case involving dispute? |
civil case |
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Deals with cases where a person breaks a law? |
criminal case |
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Who approves Texas education? |
Board of education |
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Executions in Texas have been ______ since 2000? |
declining |
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Where does us rank in incarceration? |
3rd |
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disputes concerning divorce, family? |
civil case |
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Lawyers in Texas are members of? |
State bar of Texas |
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State officials impeached? |
cannot return |
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Who in charge of land by state? |
a. Commissioner of general land office |
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Accurate scales? |
ag commissioner |
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How doyou qualify for governor? |
3o years of age, us citizen, 5 years res of Texas |
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more private prisons in Texas? |
true |
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Factor most directly related to removal of Txgov who was impeached? |
Conflict of university of TX |
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TX state BOE is an example of : |
elected board |
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Court requires no qualifications to be a judge? |
justice of the peace |
