The 1876 Texas Constitution granted the governor clemency powers. These powers allow the governor
A) to remove appointed board members from the previous administration upon taking power.
B) to veto bills when the legislature is not in session.
C) to pardon, parole, and grant reprieves to convicted criminals.
D) to appoint blue ribbon commissions to investigate political corruption.
C
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A. Conservative Party B. Liberal Party C. Labour Party D. House of Lords E. House of Commons
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" What will be an ideal response?
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a. Thirteenth c. Sixteenth b. Fifteenth d. Twenty-seventh
Jim Crow laws had no effect on African Americans
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.