Question 1

Amendatory vetoes permit governors to veto individual items in an appropriations bill while signing the remainder of the bill into law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In general, control over state administrative agencies is a function of the

Accepted Answer

A) department head. 
B) governor's office. 
C) legislature. 
D) courts. 
E) commission on state agencies. 
A) department head. 
B) governor's office. 
C) legislature. 
D) courts. 
E) commission on state agencies.

Question 3

How many states elect a secretary of state?

Accepted Answer

A) 44 
B) 17 
C) 35 
D) 4 
E) 50 
A) 44 
B) 17 
C) 35 
D) 4 
E) 50

Question 4

Which of the following is true about term limits for governors?

Accepted Answer

A) Eight states have three-term limits 
B) They have been found to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court 
C) They are typically opposed by about 80% of the public 
D) Most states have no term limits 
E) Most states limit their governors to two terms 
A) Eight states have three-term limits 
B) They have been found to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court 
C) They are typically opposed by about 80% of the public 
D) Most states have no term limits 
E) Most states limit their governors to two terms

Question 5

Governors often issue pardons near the very end of their terms because

Accepted Answer

A) they are politically unpopular. 
B) that is when most convictions occur. 
C) state legislatures are less likely to approve pardons early in governors' terms. 
D) it takes a long time for governors to review the merits of applications for pardons. 
E) crime rates typically rise near the end of governors' terms. 
A) they are politically unpopular. 
B) that is when most convictions occur. 
C) state legislatures are less likely to approve pardons early in governors' terms. 
D) it takes a long time for governors to review the merits of applications for pardons. 
E) crime rates typically rise near the end of governors' terms.

Question 6

A key weapon in getting programs passed is the governor's

Accepted Answer

A) command of the state National Guard. 
B) ability to grant pardons. 
C) personal ties with the president. 
D) fiscal planning and budgetary powers. 
E) age. 
A) command of the state National Guard. 
B) ability to grant pardons. 
C) personal ties with the president. 
D) fiscal planning and budgetary powers. 
E) age.

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the pay of governors?

Accepted Answer

A) It is considerably less than that of CEOs of major corporations 
B) It is on par with those of head football coaches at major public universities 
C) It is less than $70,000 in most states 
D) It is lower than the average of American workers 
E) It is more than $200,000 in most states 
A) It is considerably less than that of CEOs of major corporations 
B) It is on par with those of head football coaches at major public universities 
C) It is less than $70,000 in most states 
D) It is lower than the average of American workers 
E) It is more than $200,000 in most states

Question 8

Although the constitutional powers of governors vary from state to state, U.S.citizensevaluate and rate their governors using many of the same criteria they apply to ratingpresidents..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the tools governors have at hand to influence policy?

Accepted Answer

A) The opportunity to focus the public's attention on particular issues, problems, or policy proposals 
B) The ability to appoint people they want to lead state agencies 
C) Formal constitutional powers to pardon individuals convicted of state crimes 
D) A governor's role as party leader 
E) The management of time 
A) The opportunity to focus the public's attention on particular issues, problems, or policy proposals 
B) The ability to appoint people they want to lead state agencies 
C) Formal constitutional powers to pardon individuals convicted of state crimes 
D) A governor's role as party leader 
E) The management of time

Question 10

Auditing after money is spent is a job that most believe should be given to an officer responsible to the

Accepted Answer

A) attorney general. 
B) legislature. 
C) governor. 
D) secretary of state. 
E) treasurer. 
A) attorney general. 
B) legislature. 
C) governor. 
D) secretary of state. 
E) treasurer.

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of state revenues (in 2007) came from the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A) 27 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 48 
E) 52 
A) 27 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 48 
E) 52

Amendatory vetoes permit governors to veto individual items in an appropriations bill while signing the remainder of the bill into law.

In general, control over state administrative agencies is a function of the

How many states elect a secretary of state?

Which of the following is true about term limits for governors?

Governors often issue pardons near the very end of their terms because

A key weapon in getting programs passed is the governor's

Which of the following is true about the pay of governors?

Although the constitutional powers of governors vary from state to state, U.S.citizensevaluate and rate their governors using many of the same criteria they apply to ratingpresidents..

Which of the following is NOT one of the tools governors have at hand to influence policy?

Auditing after money is spent is a job that most believe should be given to an officer responsible to the

Approximately what percentage of state revenues (in 2007) came from the federal government?

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Exam 25: State Governors

Amendatory vetoes permit governors to veto individual items in an appropriations bill while signing the remainder of the bill into law.

In general, control over state administrative agencies is a function of the

How many states elect a secretary of state?

Which of the following is true about term limits for governors?

Governors often issue pardons near the very end of their terms because

A key weapon in getting programs passed is the governor's

Which of the following is true about the pay of governors?

Although the constitutional powers of governors vary from state to state, U.S.citizensevaluate and rate their governors using many of the same criteria they apply to ratingpresidents..

Which of the following is NOT one of the tools governors have at hand to influence policy?

Auditing after money is spent is a job that most believe should be given to an officer responsible to the

Approximately what percentage of state revenues (in 2007) came from the federal government?

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

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