Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the governor's powers of removal?
a) The governor can remove any state executive official.
b) The governor has no power of removal.
c) The governor can remove his or her own appointees but only with a two-thirds vote of approval by the Senate.
d) The governor can remove any appointees but only with a two-thirds vote of approval by the Senate.
e) The governor can remove a state executive official after a recommendation by the Texas Civil Service Commission.
Answer: C
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Which statement best explains why legislators in presidential systems tend to be more independent of executives than legislators in parliamentary systems?
a. In presidential systems, legislators have their own electoral base. b. Presidential systems typically use a system of proportional representation. c. Presidential systems are based on a strong system of checks and balances. d. In presidential systems, legislators often receive Cabinet appointments in exchange for their loyalty.
Every threat
a. is credible. b. is an offer to negotiate. c. will lead to the use of force. d. comes from a state with a greater expected utility than the state being threatened.