Which of the Following Statements About the Texas Attorney General's

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Texas attorney general's advisory opinions is incorrect?

• A)Government officials usually do not follow these opinions as they are not binding.
• B)If an official ignores the opinions,the attorney general will not defend the action in court.
• C)Advisory opinions are technically not legally binding,but they carry great weight in Texas government.
• D)The attorney general has the power to give an opinion that a law or practice does or does not violate other laws or practices of the Texas or U.S.Constitutions.

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Definitions:

Costume Jewelry

Jewelry made from inexpensive materials and imitation gems, designed to provide an attractive appearance at a lower cost than jewelry made from precious metals and stones.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and a product for which each seller offers an essentially identical item.