Under the Texas Constitution, Who Has the Power of Impeachment

question 51

Multiple Choice

Under the Texas Constitution, who has the power of impeachment?

• A) The House of Representatives has the power to impeach, while the senate has the power to try and convict.
• B) The senate has the power to both impeach and convict.
• C) The House of Representatives has the power to impeach, while the state supreme court has the power to try and convict.
• D) Texas has no constitutional provisions for impeachment.
• E) The Texas supreme court has the power to impeach and convict.

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Definitions:

Tying Contracts

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Antitrust Laws

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Rule of Reason

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Sherman Act

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