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TAMU POLS 207 SMITH CHAPTER 7 EXAM2024-2025
Governors are held to higher public expectations than their statutory powers under
state constitutions allow. - The answer is true.
The governor's function as top administrator is severely limited due to the lack of
direct
accountability for all executive boards, commissions, and agencies in the state.
bureaucracy. - The answer is true.
The bulk of the governor's vetoes are overruled. - Answer: False
The governor is the principal negotiator with other governments in the American
federal system.
ANSWER: True
Governors, as the chief leaders of their states, have the authority to draw media
attention to
Try to influence public opinion on certain problems. - The answer is true.
A governor's performance as a crisis manager during state disasters may decide
his or her status in the public. - The answer is true.
Governors have come from diverse backgrounds and occupations. - The answer is
true.
, Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts is the first African-American elected
governor.
Outside of the South. - The answer is true.
Historically, women have been barred from succeeding their husbands as
governors. - Answer: False
Very few governors enter office with previous political experience.
experience. - Answer: False
Gubernatorial elections are mainly candidate-focused, with voters considering the
personal.
When voting, consider the candidates' leadership skills. - The answer is true.
The state of the national economy takes precedence above pocket-book concerns in
Governorial campaigns. - Answer: False
Coattail effects are most pronounced when gubernatorial elections are held during
the off-year. - Answer: False
In recent years, incumbent governors have been reelected roughly 75% of the time.
time. - The answer is true.
Gubernatorial campaigns are professionally managed and demand a large quantity
of
Campaign fundraising. - The answer is true.
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