The Plural Executive Research Paper

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The plural executive is a system that divides the power among the lieutenant governor, state treasurer, general land commissioner, and attorney general. It was established in 1876 because state governors normally abused of their power many regarded it as oppressive and corrupt. The governor is limited to the people appointed to office and which appointees to office could be removed. However, the governor can still be successful if he works closely with the legislature and shares common visions. The governor can only appoint the Secretary of State other officials do not work together. The Lieutenant governor serves as an acting governor when the governor resigns, is incapacitated or impeached. He is the Constitutional President of the Senate

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