13.3 Review

In how many states can the governor be removed from office by impeachment and conviction?

• 44 states

• 19 states

• 50 states

• 30 states

What is the recall in the context of a governor's position?

• A postponement of a sentence for a prisoner

• A special session called by the governor

• A petition procedure to remove an elected official from office before the completion of their regular term

• A power to recommend legislation

Who is first in the line of succession in most states if a vacancy arises in the governor's office?

• Secretary of state

• Attorney general

• Lieutenant governor

• Treasurer

What is the power of executive clemency that may be shown to those convicted of a crime?

• Impeachment

• Veto

• Recall

• Pardon

What is the item veto in the context of a governor's powers?

• The power to release a person from being punished for a crime

• The power to grant parole to a prisoner

• The power to recommend legislation

• The power to veto one or more items in a bill passed by the legislature without having to veto the entire measure

Which executive officer is also popularly elected and shares power with the governor in nearly every state?

• Attorney general

• Treasurer

• Secretary of state

• Lieutenant governor

What is the power of commutation in the context of a governor's judicial powers?

• To recommend legislation

• To release a person from being punished for a crime

• To reduce the sentence imposed by a court

• To veto one or more items in a bill passed by the legislature without having to veto the entire measure

What is the power of reprieve in the context of a governor's judicial powers?

• A postponement of a sentence

• A special session called by the governor

• A power to recommend legislation

• A power to grant parole to a prisoner

What is the power of parole in the context of a governor's judicial powers?

• To reduce the sentence imposed by a court

• To set a prisoner free before the prisoner has finished serving a sentence

• To release a person from being punished for a crime

• To veto one or more items in a bill passed by the legislature without having to veto the entire measure

What is the term length for a governor's service in most states?

• Four-year term

• Two-year term

• Six-year term

• Eight-year term