A Plural Executive Is A(n)

question 13

Multiple Choice

A plural executive is a(n)

• A) uncommon system of authority in which the office of the governor is shared by a council chosen by the legislature.
• B) system of authority in which the governorship is rotated among members of a chief council appointed by the legislature.
• C) fragmented system of authority under which most statewide, executive officeholders are elected independently of the governor.
• D) system of authority in which a five-member board is elected by the people who act as the chief executive ass a group.
• E) fragmented system of authority under which power is equally shared between the governor and lieutenant governor, though the former is the chief executive of the state.

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Definitions:

Tort

A legal term for a civil wrong or breach of duty to another person, resulting in loss or harm, and subject to compensation or legal remedy.

Criminal Act

An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.

Exculpatory Clauses

Contractual provisions that release one party from liability for wrongdoing towards another, often found in service agreements.

Misrepresentations

False or misleading statements or assertions that can lead someone to believe in a reality that is not true, potentially affecting decisions or contracts.