Question 1

The formal powers of governors are those derived from

Accepted Answer

A) the political support that the governors can muster. 
B) the U.S. Constitution. 
C) their personal traits. 
D) state constitutions. 
A) the political support that the governors can muster. 
B) the U.S. Constitution. 
C) their personal traits. 
D) state constitutions. D

Question 2

During the early days of the nation, the state legislatures, rather than voters, typically elected governors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The availability of strong gubernatorial formal powers is

Accepted Answer

A) no assurance that governors will perform their duties more effectively. 
B) the norm among governors in all but two states. 
C) more important to the effectiveness of governors than the availability of informal powers. 
D) uncommon because legislative supremacy is the norm in most states. 
A) no assurance that governors will perform their duties more effectively. 
B) the norm among governors in all but two states. 
C) more important to the effectiveness of governors than the availability of informal powers. 
D) uncommon because legislative supremacy is the norm in most states. A

Question 4

Of the following, which set of conditions provide governor's with the most formal power?

Accepted Answer

A) A long tenure in office, few opportunities to appoint agency heads, no line item veto, and the responsibility to prepare the budget 
B) A short tenure in office, few opportunities to appoint agency heads, no line item veto, and the responsibility to prepare the budget 
C) A long tenure in office, no opportunities to appoint agency heads, no line item veto, and the responsibility to prepare the budget 
D) A long tenure in office, many opportunities to appoint agency heads, a line item veto, and the responsibility to prepare the budget 
A) A long tenure in office, few opportunities to appoint agency heads, no line item veto, and the responsibility to prepare the budget 
B) A short tenure in office, few opportunities to appoint agency heads, no line item veto, and the responsibility to prepare the budget 
C) A long tenure in office, no opportunities to appoint agency heads, no line item veto, and the responsibility to prepare the budget 
D) A long tenure in office, many opportunities to appoint agency heads, a line item veto, and the responsibility to prepare the budget

Question 5

You were just elected governor of your state. You now have to hire staff and prepare your agenda. Explain your priorities. What do you need to do to advance them, and with whom do you need to build a coalition to achieve your objectives?

Accepted Answer

As the newly elected governor of my stat

Question 6

Describe the formal and informal powers generally held by governors. Discuss which of the powers in general (informal vs. formal)are the most important for a successful governor.

Accepted Answer

Formal powers held by governors include

Question 7

In gubernatorial political races, incumbency

Accepted Answer

A) apparently provides no significant advantage because most incumbent governors have lost their bids for reelection during the past twenty years. 
B) is the deciding factor, far outweighing money and the strength of the candidate's political party in the state electorate. 
C) is rarely a factor because so few sitting governors can legally run for a second term. 
D) provides an important edge over an opponent, as reflected in the fact that during the past thirty-five years, around 75 percent of incumbents have retained their seats. 
A) apparently provides no significant advantage because most incumbent governors have lost their bids for reelection during the past twenty years. 
B) is the deciding factor, far outweighing money and the strength of the candidate's political party in the state electorate. 
C) is rarely a factor because so few sitting governors can legally run for a second term. 
D) provides an important edge over an opponent, as reflected in the fact that during the past thirty-five years, around 75 percent of incumbents have retained their seats.

Question 8

New Hampshire and Vermont are the only states that restrict their governors to a single two-year term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Only two African Americans have been elected governors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Eighteen states do not elect the governor and lieutenant governor as a team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Seven states do not have lieutenant governors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The gubernatorial role as chief legislator depends heavily on

Accepted Answer

A) the development of a positive relationship between the governor and the legislators. 
B) attainment by the governor's party of an 80 to 90 percent majority in the legislature. 
C) the governor's ability to place bills directly into the "hopper." 
D) the ability to gain press coverage for almost any event or issue. 
A) the development of a positive relationship between the governor and the legislators. 
B) attainment by the governor's party of an 80 to 90 percent majority in the legislature. 
C) the governor's ability to place bills directly into the "hopper." 
D) the ability to gain press coverage for almost any event or issue.

Question 13

Of the more than 2,100 governors who have held office, only twenty-three have actually been impeached or removed from office or resigned under a cloud of legal problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which executive official is responsible for rendering formal written opinions on legal issues, and can also question the constitutionality of actions by the governor?

Accepted Answer

A) Lieutenant Governor 
B) Secretary of State 
C) Treasurer 
D) Attorney General 
A) Lieutenant Governor 
B) Secretary of State 
C) Treasurer 
D) Attorney General

Question 15

After the colonial experience with royal governors, the evolution of the governorship can be characterized as a struggle to provide the state executive with necessary powers to meet the demands of the office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Appointment power is considered by governors to be a valuable tool for

Accepted Answer

A) ensuring success in the highly regarded practice known as nepotism. 
B) further fragmenting responsibility within the executive branch. 
C) avoiding responsibility for executive branch mistakes. 
D) managing state agencies. 
A) ensuring success in the highly regarded practice known as nepotism. 
B) further fragmenting responsibility within the executive branch. 
C) avoiding responsibility for executive branch mistakes. 
D) managing state agencies.

Question 17

The cost of gubernatorial campaigns is less expensive today than in the past because of public financing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Despite the prominence of state legislatures and difficulties with executive-legislative relations, governors dominate setting the policy agenda in most states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The only state in which the governor does not have veto power is Nebraska.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The attorney general is the state's chief legal counsel (lawyer).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The formal powers of governors are those derived from

During the early days of the nation, the state legislatures, rather than voters, typically elected governors.

The availability of strong gubernatorial formal powers is

Of the following, which set of conditions provide governor's with the most formal power?

You were just elected governor of your state. You now have to hire staff and prepare your agenda. Explain your priorities. What do you need to do to advance them, and with whom do you need to build a coalition to achieve your objectives?

Describe the formal and informal powers generally held by governors. Discuss which of the powers in general (informal vs. formal)are the most important for a successful governor.

In gubernatorial political races, incumbency

New Hampshire and Vermont are the only states that restrict their governors to a single two-year term.

Only two African Americans have been elected governors.

Eighteen states do not elect the governor and lieutenant governor as a team.

Seven states do not have lieutenant governors.

The gubernatorial role as chief legislator depends heavily on

Of the more than 2,100 governors who have held office, only twenty-three have actually been impeached or removed from office or resigned under a cloud of legal problems.

Which executive official is responsible for rendering formal written opinions on legal issues, and can also question the constitutionality of actions by the governor?

After the colonial experience with royal governors, the evolution of the governorship can be characterized as a struggle to provide the state executive with necessary powers to meet the demands of the office.

Appointment power is considered by governors to be a valuable tool for

The cost of gubernatorial campaigns is less expensive today than in the past because of public financing.

Despite the prominence of state legislatures and difficulties with executive-legislative relations, governors dominate setting the policy agenda in most states.

The only state in which the governor does not have veto power is Nebraska.

The attorney general is the state's chief legal counsel (lawyer).

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Exam 7: Governors: Power, Politics and Executive Leadership

The formal powers of governors are those derived from

During the early days of the nation, the state legislatures, rather than voters, typically elected governors.

The availability of strong gubernatorial formal powers is

Of the following, which set of conditions provide governor's with the most formal power?

You were just elected governor of your state. You now have to hire staff and prepare your agenda. Explain your priorities. What do you need to do to advance them, and with whom do you need to build a coalition to achieve your objectives?

Describe the formal and informal powers generally held by governors. Discuss which of the powers in general (informal vs. formal)are the most important for a successful governor.

In gubernatorial political races, incumbency

New Hampshire and Vermont are the only states that restrict their governors to a single two-year term.

Only two African Americans have been elected governors.

Eighteen states do not elect the governor and lieutenant governor as a team.

Seven states do not have lieutenant governors.

The gubernatorial role as chief legislator depends heavily on

Of the more than 2,100 governors who have held office, only twenty-three have actually been impeached or removed from office or resigned under a cloud of legal problems.

Which executive official is responsible for rendering formal written opinions on legal issues, and can also question the constitutionality of actions by the governor?

After the colonial experience with royal governors, the evolution of the governorship can be characterized as a struggle to provide the state executive with necessary powers to meet the demands of the office.

Appointment power is considered by governors to be a valuable tool for

The cost of gubernatorial campaigns is less expensive today than in the past because of public financing.

Despite the prominence of state legislatures and difficulties with executive-legislative relations, governors dominate setting the policy agenda in most states.

The only state in which the governor does not have veto power is Nebraska.

The attorney general is the state's chief legal counsel (lawyer).

New Directions for State and Local Governments

Federalism and the States: Sorting Out Roles and Responsibilities

State Constitutions: the Fundamental Rules of State Government

Citizen Participation and Elections

Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns

State Legislatures

Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery

The Judiciary: Independence Vs Accountability

The Structure of Local Government

Local Leadership and Governance

State Local Relations

Taxing and Spending

Economic Development

Education Policy: Reading, Writing and Reform

Criminal Justice: Cops and Corrections

Social Welfare and Health Care Policy: Addressing Poverty and Sickness

Environmental Policy

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