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karlynnae

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Senatorial __________ is an unwritten norm that allows a senator to block the governor's nomination of an individual who lives in the senator's district.
 
  a. prerogative
  b. veto
  c. obligation
  d. courtesy

Question 2

What characterizes the governor's appointive powers?
 
  a. The governor's powers are constrained because of staggered terms of most board members and the plural executive.
  b. The governor can remove his or her predecessor's appointments, so his or her powers are somewhat strong.
  c. The governor cannot appoint or dismiss anybody, so his or her powers are exceptionally weak.
  d. The governor is able to appoint all members of many state boards at the beginning of his or her term without legislative approval, so his or her powers are quite strong.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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