Which of the Following Is the Best Example of the Texas

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of the Texas governor's exercise of senatorial courtesy?

• A) The governor will not appoint someone to office unless that appointee's state senator agrees.
• B) The governor will not veto a bill without first giving the bill's senate sponsor an opportunity to amend it.
• C) The senate will use the governor's budget plan as its blueprint for the upcoming session.
• D) The governor will address the full senate at the beginning of each legislative session.
• E) The senate will automatically approve any nominee submitted by the governor.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

A phenomenon where the effort of individuals towards a common goal declines when they operate in a group versus solo efforts.

Social Loafing

A situation in which people put in less effort towards achieving an objective when they are part of a team than when they operate independently.

Cultural Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups. Cultural norms strongly influence social behavior and interactions.

Role Expectations

The anticipated behaviors and actions associated with a particular social position or status.