Which of the Following Describes a Significant Difference Between the Structure

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a significant difference between the structure of the Texas executive department and the structure of the U.S. executive branch?

• A) In Texas, the executive department is made up of several elected offices, instead of just one.
• B) The chief executive in Texas does not have the power to check the legislature with a veto, as the U.S. president can.
• C) The governor has term limits, while the U.S. president does not.
• D) The governor of Texas is paid more than the U.S. president.
• E) The governor is considered president of the Texas senate, while the U.S. president is not considered the presiding officer over the U.S. Senate.

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Definitions:

Hunting and gathering

A mode of subsistence involving the procurement of wild plants and animals for food.

Pastoralism

a form of agriculture where animals are raised for food, fiber, and other products, often involving nomadic or semi-nomadic herding.

Legitimate use of force

Refers to the socially sanctioned, legal, or accepted use of physical power or coercion by individuals or institutions, especially by the state or law enforcement, to maintain order or enforce laws.

Rational-legal authority

A form of leadership where authority is based on legal legitimacy and bureaucratic procedures, as opposed to traditional or charismatic forms of governance.