How did Bill Clements, the first Republican governor elected in Texas since Reconstruction, encourage conservative Democrats to switch parties during his administration?
A. He appointed Democrats to chair most of the legislative committees.
B. He appointed Democrats to state boards.
C. He enacted stricter voting laws that diluted minorities' voting power.
D. He actively campaigned for conservative Democrats running for reelection in the legislature.
Answer: B
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A) President of the House. B) Sergeant at Arms. C) Speaker. D) Majority Leader. E) Majority Whip.
Assume that a convicted murderer who has been sentenced to death has asked the Texas governor to postpone his eventual execution. If this inmate has not previously made this request at least thirty days before, which of these would the governor need to legally grant this postponement?
a. recommendation from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles b. approval of the Texas Senate c. majority vote from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals d. approval from the Texas House of Representatives e. none of these