The Governor of Texas Is Part of a Plural Executive

question 9

Multiple Choice

The governor of Texas is part of a plural executive because ______.

• A) the lieutenant governor exercises a great deal of power over the Texas Senate
• B) several other important members of the executive branch are elected independently
• C) the governor shares many powers with the legislature traditionally given to the executive
• D) the spouse of the governor is often a powerful figure in his or her own right
• E) the governor shares power with the Legislative Budget Board

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Definitions:

Plant Growth

The increase in size or number of cells of plants, influenced by factors such as light, water, nutrients, and genetic characteristics.

PGAL

PGAL (Phosphoglyceraldehyde) is a 3-carbon sugar that plays an important role in the biochemical pathway of photosynthesis and glycolysis.

Inorganic Source

A source of material or substance that is not derived from living organisms.

Sugars

Sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates that are important as energy sources in living organisms and as sweeteners in the diet.