The lieutenant governor of Texas __________.

A. is elected in a team along with the governor, comptroller, and attorney general
B. is a running mate of the governor, and they are elected as a team
C. is chosen by the members of the Senate since he or she is the leader of that chamber
D. is elected separately from the governor and can be from a different party


Answer: D

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