Many people believe that in a plural executive system the election of the land commissioner is a traditional approach that doesn't always result in the selection of the right person for the job. Which of the following statements supports this view?
a. The governor, who appoints the land commissioner, is not an integral part of the plural executive.
b. The people involved in the election process do not understand the requirement for the job.
c. The candidates are appointed by the governor on the basis of favoritism.
d. The actual power of appointment is centralized at the hands of the chief executive officer.
Answer: B
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