Question 1

Approximately what percentage of states' budgets in 2007 was spent on education?

Accepted Answer

A) 17 
B) 25 
C) 36 
D) 41 
E) 52 
A) 17 
B) 25 
C) 36 
D) 41 
E) 52

Question 2

From 1970 to 2004, approximately 74% of incumbent governors seeking reelection were victorious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Executive orders supplementing a law are more important than the general guidelines contained in legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In 2006, 27 incumbent governors ran for reelection.What percentage of them won?

Accepted Answer

A) 74% 
B) 52% 
C) 39% 
D) 93% 
E) 27% 
A) 74% 
B) 52% 
C) 39% 
D) 93% 
E) 27%

Question 5

Congress and the U.S.president can take control of a state's National Guard even if the state's governor does not wish them to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

As of 2010, how many Hispanic governors were in office?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 4 
E) 5

Question 7

Perhaps the governor's most important job is to

Accepted Answer

A) grant pardons and clemency. 
B) command the state National Guard. 
C) recruit talented people for state office. 
D) help establish the legislature's agenda. 
E) create redistricting plans for the state legislature. 
A) grant pardons and clemency. 
B) command the state National Guard. 
C) recruit talented people for state office. 
D) help establish the legislature's agenda. 
E) create redistricting plans for the state legislature.

Question 8

Which of the following is true about governors?

Accepted Answer

A) Most are females 
B) Most are not from the state where they are elected 
C) Most are African-Americans 
D) Most are 30-40 years old 
E) Most have held other elected offices 
A) Most are females 
B) Most are not from the state where they are elected 
C) Most are African-Americans 
D) Most are 30-40 years old 
E) Most have held other elected offices

Question 9

Which of the following states has severe restrictions on their governors' appointive powers?

Accepted Answer

A) Mississippi 
B) South Carolina 
C) Texas 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Mississippi 
B) South Carolina 
C) Texas 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 10

While reformers agree that a "one size fits all" approach to reform is not right, they agree that integrated authority, clear responsibility, and simplified structure should be a part of all reform efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A state's governor shares executive power, whereas the U.S.president does not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most governors are females under the age of 30.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In early 2010, 16% of governors, U.S.senators, and U.S.congressional representatives were women.What percentage of state legislators were women?

Accepted Answer

A) 16% 
B) 18% 
C) 20% 
D) 22% 
E) 24% 
A) 16% 
B) 18% 
C) 20% 
D) 22% 
E) 24%

Question 14

In the 2000s, the trend has been for Congress to pass legislation that imposes new costs on the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

More governors have come from which statewide elected office than all others?

Accepted Answer

A) Secretary of State 
B) Auditor 
C) Lieutenant governor 
D) Agriculture commissioner 
E) Attorney general 
A) Secretary of State 
B) Auditor 
C) Lieutenant governor 
D) Agriculture commissioner 
E) Attorney general

Question 16

At the state level, who is responsible for publishing laws, supervising elections, licensing professionals, and issuing certificates of incorporation?

Accepted Answer

A) Secretary of state 
B) Lieutenant governor 
C) Governor 
D) Auditor 
E) Attorney general 
A) Secretary of state 
B) Lieutenant governor 
C) Governor 
D) Auditor 
E) Attorney general

Question 17

Who has the authority in most states to make sure the state's laws are implemented properly?

Accepted Answer

A) Chief enforcer 
B) Head implementer 
C) Attorney general 
D) Secretary of state 
E) State auditor 
A) Chief enforcer 
B) Head implementer 
C) Attorney general 
D) Secretary of state 
E) State auditor

Question 18

A very small number of states have provided funds to maintain their own defense forces, which are exempt from being drafted into the U.S.armed forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In what states do governors have considerable formal constitutional authority to organize their administrations as they see fit?

Accepted Answer

A) One-party western states 
B) Urban states with competitive party systems 
C) Southern states 
D) Rural states dominated by Democrats 
E) None of the above 
A) One-party western states 
B) Urban states with competitive party systems 
C) Southern states 
D) Rural states dominated by Democrats 
E) None of the above

Question 20

Governors have exclusive and unconditional authority to pardon violators of state law in what proportion of states?

Accepted Answer

A) one out of ten 
B) one-quarter 
C) two-thirds 
D) three-quarters 
E) one-third 
A) one out of ten 
B) one-quarter 
C) two-thirds 
D) three-quarters 
E) one-third

Exam 25: State Governors

Approximately what percentage of states' budgets in 2007 was spent on education?

From 1970 to 2004, approximately 74% of incumbent governors seeking reelection were victorious.

Executive orders supplementing a law are more important than the general guidelines contained in legislation.

In 2006, 27 incumbent governors ran for reelection.What percentage of them won?

Congress and the U.S.president can take control of a state's National Guard even if the state's governor does not wish them to do so.

As of 2010, how many Hispanic governors were in office?

Perhaps the governor's most important job is to

Which of the following is true about governors?

Which of the following states has severe restrictions on their governors' appointive powers?

While reformers agree that a "one size fits all" approach to reform is not right, they agree that integrated authority, clear responsibility, and simplified structure should be a part of all reform efforts.

A state's governor shares executive power, whereas the U.S.president does not.

Most governors are females under the age of 30.

In early 2010, 16% of governors, U.S.senators, and U.S.congressional representatives were women.What percentage of state legislators were women?

In the 2000s, the trend has been for Congress to pass legislation that imposes new costs on the states.

More governors have come from which statewide elected office than all others?

At the state level, who is responsible for publishing laws, supervising elections, licensing professionals, and issuing certificates of incorporation?

Who has the authority in most states to make sure the state's laws are implemented properly?

A very small number of states have provided funds to maintain their own defense forces, which are exempt from being drafted into the U.S.armed forces.

In what states do governors have considerable formal constitutional authority to organize their administrations as they see fit?

Governors have exclusive and unconditional authority to pardon violators of state law in what proportion of states?

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

Political Culture and Ideology

The US political Landscape

Political Parties

Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and US politics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Policy

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign Defense Policy

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

Judges and Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments

Filters