The Governor has a major effect on state policy through his or her

a. domination of the budget process.
b. appointment of the attorney general.
c. ability to control the courts.
d. power to make approximately 3,000 appointments to boards and commissions.
e. dominance of the Texas Senate when it is in session.

D

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A.the prestige of forever being referred to as "governor" B. the opportunity to use the office as a stepping-stone to national office C. the opportunity to accumulate wealth from the governor's salary D. the increased opportunity to represent his or her state and connect with people

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Who represents the federal government in appeals to the Supreme Court?

a. attorney general b. president c. solicitor general d. chief prosecutor

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