Question

A plural executive is formed when __________.

a. there are several officials that fill the executive administrative function
b. a group of people take turns being the executive
c. the legislature elects a committee of co-governors
d. a tie in the election produces a 50-50 split in the vote between two candidates

Answer 1

A plural executive is formed when: a. there are several officials that fill the executive administrative function.

Executive power is disseminated among elected and different executives. When power is distributed, it is ensured that the executives wouldn’t need to answer to each other and there will be no abuse of power.