Question

In a few states, the lieutenant governor is NOT second in command in the state executive branch. In these states, the __________ is second in command. A. state auditor B. attorney general C. secretary of state D. superintendent of public instruction Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

C. secretary of state

Step-by-step explanation:

In a few states, the lieutenant governor is NOT second in command in the state executive branch. In these states, the SECRETARY OF STATE is second in command.

This is evident in places or states like Arizona, Oregon, Wyoming, and the United States territory of Puerto Rico where there is no position of Lieutenant Governor, hence, the secretary of state becomes the second in command after the Governor or directly takes command when Governor is for some reasons not available