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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