Weakness of government offices

What do you think?

1. Looking back to our module on the Governor, are there any particular powers that the Texas Governor has that make the office unusually weak or strong?
2. Would you increase, decrease, or keep the powers of the Texas Governor the same? And should the state move to a single executive branch?
3. Should the Texas Governor have the same powers as governors in other large urban states?

Nuts and Bolts of the Assignment

1. Respond specifically to all questions asked, using what you have read and what we have discussed in our group meetings as context for your responses. A paragraph or two is a good length for your responses to each question, and your answers must be supported by your reasons for that answer;
2. Respond to at least one posted answer of a classmate for this discussion board. Your response should reflect not only agreement or disagreement with what your classmate has said, but the specific reasons for your response, in a paragraph or two;
3. Post the responses in (1) and (2) above by the deadline, and use complete sentences with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation (use a narrative style, as opposed to responding in bullet points). If you disagree with a classmate’s position, which is of course allowed, make sure that you write your response in an appropriate, respectful manner. Personal attacks of any kind are not acceptable in academic discourse.