In granting pardons, paroles, reprieves, and in commuting sentences, the governor performs the role of:
A. chief administrator.
B. military chief.
C. chief of party.
D. ultimate judge.
D
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Peter filed a suit against St. Paul Church. Before trial the church offered Peter $10,000 to settle the claim outside of court. Peter accepted the money. Peter and the church agreed that the trial should take place even though neither would consider the results binding. Peter wants to find out if he would have won and what amount of damages the jury would have come up with. The church wants the
court to define the limits of charitable immunity. What should the court do under these circumstances? a. Dismiss the case as being moot because the parties settled. b. Issue an advisory opinion to set a precedent on the doctrine of charitable immunity. c. Rule on charitable immunity as it is a case or controversy and the parties have standing. d. Grant a JNOV because the case is ripe.
Which groups in the Texas Legislature function as little legislatures?
a. committees b. presiding officers' personal staff c. procedural committees d. interim committees
A supermajority vote of two thirds is required to pass the state's annual budget bill.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The use of hard money to support or oppose a federal candidate but coming from an origination that does not directly coordinate its efforts with its candidates is:
a) independent expenditures b) Federal election committee c) FECA