Martha Stensons has recently been appointed as governor of Texas. How can she use her informal powers to lobby the Congress for programs that benefit Texas?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
A. Informal powers of the governor help affect government operations
1. governor leader of political party helps lobbying power
a. governor introduces legislation that reflects values of the party
b. must lobby party members to vote on party lines
c. must also work with opposition party to be bipartisan
2. governor's perceived role as state's leader helps influence lobbying power
a. allows governor to achieve goals beyond constitutional or statutory reach
b. acting as an advocate for the state is a valuable role
3. ability to influence public opinion increases lobbying power
a. governor gets more media coverage and manipulation of coverage can result in pressure on legislature and members of the executive branch
b. new media outlets such as television and the Internet allows governor to reach more voters and constituents
4. governors can inject personality to keep presence in legislature and influence lobbying power
a. integration into the process makes the legislature more positive toward governor's efforts
5. Act as a Congressional liaison to ensure Texas was protected
6. Leadership style also has effect on ability to lobby
a. by getting more involved, create more impact
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