What Makes the Greatest Difference Between Strong and Weak Governors

question 73

Multiple Choice

What makes the greatest difference between strong and weak governors of Texas?

• A) the willingness to use formal powers
• B) the frequency of vetoes
• C) personality differences
• D) the partisan makeup of the legislature

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