Question

Executive power in the state of Texas is shared by the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and other state-level officials. True False Texas has no specific residency requirement for serving as governor. True False The annual salary paid to the governor of Texas is more than $150,000. True False The lieutenant governor of Texas is first in line to succeed the governor of Texas should he or she resign, be impeached and convicted, or die while in office. False True

Answer 1

Answer:

1. TRUE

2. FALSE

3. FALSE

4. TRUE

Explanation:

• Regardless of the fact that each is elected independently, it is true that the executive power in the state of Texas is shared amongst the governor, the lieutenant governor, attorney general and other state level officials.

• It is false that Texas has no specific residency requirement for serving as a governor. For one to qualify to be a candidate, he or she must have lived in Texas for a minimum of 5years before the election.

• It is false that the annual salary of the governor of Texas is more that $150,000. The salary of the governor of Texas is approximately $150,000.

• It is true that the lieutenant governor of Texas is first in line to succeed the governor of Texas should he or she resign, be impeached and convicted or die while in office. The lieutenant governor is the highest official of the state and should succeed the governor if he becomes incapacitated.