Arizona Constitution Practice Test

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What happens if the Governor dies or leaves office?

Secretary of State
Attorney General
Governor's Assistant
State Treasurer

The correct answer is: Secretary of State

The correct response to this question is that if the Governor of Arizona dies or leaves office for any reason, the Secretary of State is next in the line of succession and is appointed to assume the role of Governor. This process ensures continuity in the state's leadership and governance. The Secretary of State is a constitutional officer and therefore has the authority to step into the Governor's position. This is a common practice in many states, where the Secretary of State is designated as the next official in line to take over the Governor's duties in times of vacancy. Other positions, such as the Attorney General or State Treasurer, do not have the same constitutional standing in the line of succession as the Secretary of State does, which is why they are not the correct choices in this scenario.