What happened to the power of the governors when the states finally did write their first state constitutions?
a. The powers of governors, often including veto powers and the power of appointment, were severely reduced.
b. Governors lost the power to tax, but were still considered powerful players in state governments.
c. Governors were given extended terms, so if the state found a good governor, they could keep him in office to serve the people.
d. The office of governor was abolished for a while in most states as a response to the dictatorial powers the governors had under the king.
a
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If a Texas governor is impeached, he or she is
a. assessed a fine. b. removed from office. c. tried by the senate. d. replaced by the Lieutenant Governor. e. replaced by the Speaker of the House.
The text suggests that the Antifederalists might have been more accurately called
A) nationalists. B) states' rights advocates. C) monarchists. D) loyalists. E) anarchists.
Which of the following is seen as the most desired result of lobbying efforts?
A. A positive view of the interest group by the executive branch B. A positive view of the interest group by the general public C. Legislation passed by Congress and signed by the president that is favorable to that interest group's members D. A positive view of the interest group by the judicial branch E. The largest salaries for the leaders of that interest group
From the inauguration of the income tax up to the 1950s, tax rates tended to rise and fall with
A. the cycles of public opinion. B. good and bad economic times. C. war and peace. D. Democratic and Republican administrations. E. critical or realigning elections.