Structure of the State Executive Branch
Structure partly determines the strength of the governor.
Structure has policy implications.
Long Ballot
Short Ballot
responsive to voters
responsive to governor
many constituencies
few constituencies
responsiveness
efficiency
Representation
Neutral Competence
politics
business
patronage
civil service
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