The governor's ability to affect policy of state boards and commissions is not immediate because

a. he or she can't be confident of receiving the support expected from appointees.
b. the governor has to work around the lieutenant governor.
c. boards are appointed for six-year staggered terms.
d. the governor has to work to have appointments ratified by the legislature.
e. boards are created by the legislature, so their primary loyalty lies there.


C

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