Unit 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
(25 cards)
Appointed state executive who oversees the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard
Adjutant General
Power of the Governor of Texas to submit an Executive Budget to the Texas Legislature
Budgetary Power
A special procedural committee in the Texas House of Representatives that schedules for floor debate bills that have already been approved by other committees
Calendars Committee
Role of the Governor of Texas to serve as ceremonial leader of the state
Chief of State
Legal action that involves a private dispute between two parties
Civil Case
Powers of the Governor of Texas to grant a 30 day stay of execution of a death row inmate and, with the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, grant a pardon or reduce a sentence of a prison inmate
Clemency Powers
Legal action that involves a violation of penal law that is prosecuted by the state
Criminal Case
Serious crimes punishable by state prison sentence
Felony
Powers of the Governor of Texas to appoint supervisory boards but NOT operational directors of most state agencies
Indirect Appointive Power
Power of the Governor of Texas to appoint the members to the Public Safety Commission and, in emergencies, assume direct command of the Texas Rangers
Law Enforcement Power
The legislative agency that performs audits on all state agencies
Legislative Audit Committee
A joint legislative committee with a large staff that prepares the legislative budget and conducts evaluations of agencies’ programs
Legislative Budget Board
A joint legislative committee with a large staff that provides legal advice, bill drafting, copyediting and printing, policy research, and program evaluation services for members of the legislature
Legislative Council
Powers of the Governor of Texas to reject specific items on appropriation bills without vetoing the entire bill
Line-item Veto Power
Power of the Governor of Texas to deliver the State of the State address and special messages to the Texas Legislature
Message Power
Role of the Governor of Texas to serve as commander-in-chief of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard
Military Power
Minor crimes punishable by a county jail sentence or fine
Misdemeanors
Three-member elected board that primarily regulates oil and natural gas production in Texas
Railroad Commission
Power of the Governor of Texas to remove appointed official of the Executive Branch requiring a two-thirds vote of the Texas Senate
Removal Power
Appointed state executive who administers the state’s election laws, grants charters to corporations, and processes the extradition of prisoners to and from other states
Secretary of State of Texas
The ability of the Governor of Texas to call a 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature and to set the agenda of that special session
Special Session Power
Fifteen-member elected board that sets some education policy for the state and has limited authority to oversee the Texas Education Agency and local school districts
State Board of Education
The legislative agency that reviews the effectiveness of state agencies
Sunset Advisory Commission
The state agency that oversees local school districts and disburses state funds to school districts
Texas Education Agency
