The Governor of Texas Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

The governor of Texas has

• A) strong formal powers granted by the Texas Constitution.
• B) few formal powers, so the office is one of the weakest chief executives in the United States.
• C) the power to appoint all officials in the executive branch.
• D) the power to appoint all state judges.
• E) an average amount of power compared to governors of other states.

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Definitions:

Excess

The amount by which something, such as inventory or revenue, exceeds what is normal, necessary, or specified, often indicating surplus or overproduction.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

Type of preferred stock where missed dividend payments accumulate and must be paid out before dividends can be distributed to common stockholders.

Dividends Per Share

The amount of declared dividends for every share of common stock issued.

Common Stock

Common stock represents units of ownership in a public corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.