Question 1

The governor and the chief budget officials exclusively have control over the budgetary process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In most states, ________ is typically required for a state legislature to overturn a governor's veto.

Accepted Answer

A) dominant minority 
B) majority minority 
C) zero majority 
D) two-thirds majority 
E) one-fifths majority 
A) dominant minority 
B) majority minority 
C) zero majority 
D) two-thirds majority 
E) one-fifths majority

Question 3

Briefly describe the budget process.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
The budget p

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about pardons granted by the governor?

Accepted Answer

A) Governors require approval from the state legislature to pardon crimes. 
B) Governors can only pardon criminals approved by the pardon board. 
C) Governors can pardon all state crimes. 
D) Governors lack the power to grant a reprieve by delaying punishments. 
E) Governor granted pardons are politically unpopular. 
A) Governors require approval from the state legislature to pardon crimes. 
B) Governors can only pardon criminals approved by the pardon board. 
C) Governors can pardon all state crimes. 
D) Governors lack the power to grant a reprieve by delaying punishments. 
E) Governor granted pardons are politically unpopular.

Question 5

What are some of the factors that affect the personal power of a state governor?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
Personal pow

Question 6

Which of the following arguments best describes the level of control that the governor has over the budgetary process?

Accepted Answer

A) Governors control the overall process completely. 
B) The process is completely controlled by the state legislature. 
C) Governors can only affect expenditures at the edges of the overall budget. 
D) The budgetary process is entirely controlled by the President. 
E) The state executive-level agencies control most of the process. 
A) Governors control the overall process completely. 
B) The process is completely controlled by the state legislature. 
C) Governors can only affect expenditures at the edges of the overall budget. 
D) The budgetary process is entirely controlled by the President. 
E) The state executive-level agencies control most of the process.

Question 7

In the late 1700s, how were US governors chosen for office?

Accepted Answer

A) elected by the people 
B) appointed by the state senate 
C) elected by the state legislature 
D) appointed by the President 
E) appointed by the federal congress 
A) elected by the people 
B) appointed by the state senate 
C) elected by the state legislature 
D) appointed by the President 
E) appointed by the federal congress

Question 8

The governor can pardon offenders of any crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Briefly describe the role of the secretary of state in the state government and how they are chosen to that position in the various states of the United States.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
The secretar

Question 10

Most states prepare a budget and present it to the state legislature annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the role of the treasurer?

Accepted Answer

A) represents the state before the courts 
B) helps the governor run the state 
C) ensures that state laws are implemented properly 
D) publishes the laws 
E) acts as the guardian of the state's money 
A) represents the state before the courts 
B) helps the governor run the state 
C) ensures that state laws are implemented properly 
D) publishes the laws 
E) acts as the guardian of the state's money

Question 12

Michael is the governor of New York State and has been implicated in a scandal that forces him to resign.Which of the following is the next step by the state of New York in filling his position?

Accepted Answer

A) The state immediately conducts elections. 
B) The federal government appoints a temporary governor until popular elections. 
C) The secretary of state of New York steps in as a temporary governor until popular elections. 
D) The lieutenant governor of New York is sworn in as governor to finish the original term. 
E) The state legislature appoints a temporary governor until popular elections. 
A) The state immediately conducts elections. 
B) The federal government appoints a temporary governor until popular elections. 
C) The secretary of state of New York steps in as a temporary governor until popular elections. 
D) The lieutenant governor of New York is sworn in as governor to finish the original term. 
E) The state legislature appoints a temporary governor until popular elections.

Question 13

Which of the following is the role of the secretary of state?

Accepted Answer

A) represents the state before the courts 
B) replaces the governor in case of the governor's death 
C) ensures that state laws are implemented properly 
D) publishes the laws 
E) acts as the guardian of the state's money 
A) represents the state before the courts 
B) replaces the governor in case of the governor's death 
C) ensures that state laws are implemented properly 
D) publishes the laws 
E) acts as the guardian of the state's money

Question 14

What has been the general trend in salaries of state governors over the last few years?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased significantly 
B) slightly decreased 
C) no change 
D) slightly increased 
E) increased significantly 
A) decreased significantly 
B) slightly decreased 
C) no change 
D) slightly increased 
E) increased significantly

Question 15

Apart from the governor, with whom else does budgeting influence lie?

Accepted Answer

A) the CEOs of major corporations 
B) non-profit governmental organizations 
C) the executive branch agencies 
D) the labor unions 
E) lobbyists 
A) the CEOs of major corporations 
B) non-profit governmental organizations 
C) the executive branch agencies 
D) the labor unions 
E) lobbyists

Question 16

Governors lack the constitutional powers required to veto legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is the most common method for choosing an attorney general?

Accepted Answer

A) popular election 
B) legislative election 
C) appointments by the state supreme court 
D) appointments by the federal government 
E) appointments by the governor 
A) popular election 
B) legislative election 
C) appointments by the state supreme court 
D) appointments by the federal government 
E) appointments by the governor

Question 18

Elaborate on some of the expectations faced by governors today.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
Today, a gov

Question 19

In some of the states, it is possible for an eighteen year old to be elected as state governor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Where does most of the funding for the state National Guard come from?

Accepted Answer

A) state taxes 
B) state bonds 
C) the U.S.Congress 
D) the Department of Homeland Security 
E) the U.N 
A) state taxes 
B) state bonds 
C) the U.S.Congress 
D) the Department of Homeland Security 
E) the U.N

The governor and the chief budget officials exclusively have control over the budgetary process.

In most states, ________ is typically required for a state legislature to overturn a governor's veto.

Briefly describe the budget process.

Which of the following statements is true about pardons granted by the governor?

What are some of the factors that affect the personal power of a state governor?

Which of the following arguments best describes the level of control that the governor has over the budgetary process?

In the late 1700s, how were US governors chosen for office?

The governor can pardon offenders of any crime.

Briefly describe the role of the secretary of state in the state government and how they are chosen to that position in the various states of the United States.

Most states prepare a budget and present it to the state legislature annually.

What is the role of the treasurer?

Michael is the governor of New York State and has been implicated in a scandal that forces him to resign.Which of the following is the next step by the state of New York in filling his position?

Which of the following is the role of the secretary of state?

What has been the general trend in salaries of state governors over the last few years?

Apart from the governor, with whom else does budgeting influence lie?

Governors lack the constitutional powers required to veto legislation.

Which of the following is the most common method for choosing an attorney general?

Elaborate on some of the expectations faced by governors today.

In some of the states, it is possible for an eighteen year old to be elected as state governor.

Where does most of the funding for the state National Guard come from?

State and Local Politics

American Federalism

State Constitutions: Charters or Straightjackets

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Exam 6: State Governors

The governor and the chief budget officials exclusively have control over the budgetary process.

In most states, ________ is typically required for a state legislature to overturn a governor's veto.

Briefly describe the budget process.

Which of the following statements is true about pardons granted by the governor?

What are some of the factors that affect the personal power of a state governor?

Which of the following arguments best describes the level of control that the governor has over the budgetary process?

In the late 1700s, how were US governors chosen for office?

The governor can pardon offenders of any crime.

Briefly describe the role of the secretary of state in the state government and how they are chosen to that position in the various states of the United States.

Most states prepare a budget and present it to the state legislature annually.

What is the role of the treasurer?

Michael is the governor of New York State and has been implicated in a scandal that forces him to resign.Which of the following is the next step by the state of New York in filling his position?

Which of the following is the role of the secretary of state?

What has been the general trend in salaries of state governors over the last few years?

Apart from the governor, with whom else does budgeting influence lie?

Governors lack the constitutional powers required to veto legislation.

Which of the following is the most common method for choosing an attorney general?

Elaborate on some of the expectations faced by governors today.

In some of the states, it is possible for an eighteen year old to be elected as state governor.

Where does most of the funding for the state National Guard come from?

State and Local Politics

American Federalism

State Constitutions: Charters or Straightjackets

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

Judges and the Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

People and Money in State and Local Governments

Filters