A Direct Law-Enforcement Power That May Be Exercised by the Governor

question 71

Multiple Choice

A direct law-enforcement power that may be exercised by the governor is

• A) conscripting county sheriffs into state service to enforce criminal law.
• B) assuming direct command of the state Highway Patrol.
• C) ordering district attorneys to prosecute persons engaging in criminal conduct.
• D) taking actual command of the Texas Rangers.

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