Question

in the federal government, the secretary of state is primarily a diplomat and often interacts with other countries. How is a secretary of state’s job different at the state level?

Answer 1

Answer Choices:

A At the state level, a secretary of state is an attorney and argues in court.

B At the state level, a secretary of sate resolves disputes with companies.

C At the state level, a secretary of state interacts with the federal government.

D At the state level, a secretary of state oversees the election process.

Answer: D

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

While the US secretary of state at the Federal level is primarily a diplomat to other nations analogous to the foreign minister in other countries, the Secretary of State at the state level is the state's chief elections officer, chief corporations officer, and supervisor of the State Archives.

According to Washington's secretary of state official website, the office was established with the adoption of the Washington State Constitution in 1889. It is an elected position. Election for the position of secretary of state holds every four years.