What Powers Do State Governors Have Which a President Lacks

question 12

Multiple Choice

What powers do state governors have which a president lacks?

• A) Freedom to make appointments
• B) Line-item veto powers
• C) Power to appoint departmental heads
• D) Power to dismiss the state legislature
• E) Control over the state budget

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Definitions:

Ultra Vires

Acts performed outside or beyond the powers of the legal authority or corporation’s capabilities.

Consideration

Something of value that is exchanged between parties in a contract, making the agreement legally binding.

Illegal

Activities or actions that are prohibited by law and subject to penalties or punishment.

Majority

The condition or state of being greater in number, amount, or part; often refers to the age at which a person acquires full legal rights, or to a voting group having more than half the votes.