Because heads of several executive agencies are elected independently of the governor, __________
a. there is potential for conflict in the executive branch
b. there are fewer candidates in elections and elections are less expensive
c. the governor has greater influence in the legislature
d. the governor of Texas is stronger than the governor of most other states
Answer: a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A minister without portfolio is
a. the leader of the opposition party. b. someone included in the cabinet without heading a ministry or other government department. c. members of the opposition party who would be chairs of important committees if their party assumed control of the legislature. d. a person who used to head a ministry or government department and advises the current minister of that department. e. an informal adviser to the chief executive who has no official government position.