In Texas, What Is the Primary Effect of a Plural

question 45

Multiple Choice

In Texas, what is the primary effect of a plural executive?

• A) It dilutes the power of the governor and fragments the executive branch.
• B) It grants the governor additional powers, since it makes for a powerful executive branch.
• C) It makes the executive branch less accountable to the voters.
• D) It leads to excessive corruption within the executive branch.
• E) It puts too much power in the hands of a small group of officials.

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Definitions:

Recognition

The acceptance or acknowledgment of something as valid, legal, or official.

Mediation

A conflict resolution technique involving a neutral third party who helps disputing parties reach a voluntary agreement.

Binding Ruling

A final and enforceable decision given by a legal authority, which all involved parties must adhere to.

Contract

A legally enforceable pact made between two or more entities, binding them in agreement.