Author Question: What are some of the factors that affect the personal power of a state governor? What will be an ... (Read 33 times)

lbcchick · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

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

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What were the public's sentiments toward royal governors appointed by the British crown during the pre-independence era?

What will be an ideal response?

macmac · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response would be:
Personal powers of the governors typically stem from such factors as the size of their electoral victory, their job approval rating, and how far away their next election is.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response would be:
Before the American Revolution, royal governors were appointed by and responsible to the British crown and had broad powers, including extensive veto power over the elected colonial legislatures. As anti-British sentiment increased, royal governors became more and more unpopular. The position of state governor in the new Republic was born in this atmosphere of distrust.