When the Constitutional Convention met in 1787, how could the power of most state governors be described?
A. They weren't powerful but could serve long terms.
B. They were powerful but could only serve for one year.
C. They could serve long terms and had a lot of power.
D. They weren't powerful and couldn't serve long terms.

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, most state governors were generally not powerful, often serving short terms and lacking significant authority. The emphasis on legislative power meant that governors served more as figureheads. The correct choice reflects their limited power and term lengths. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, most state governors had limited power and could only serve short terms, reflecting a preference for legislative authority. They tended to function more as figureheads than as strong executives. So, the correct answer is option D.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-14