Which of the following is NOT an authoritarian state?

Which of the following tasks of a governor consists of recruiting talented leaders and managers to head the state's various commissions?

A. granting clemency B. preparing the state budget C. vetoing legislation D. issuing executive orders E. making appointments

What is the balance of threat theory?

a. A system where the power of one state or alliance will be balanced by another state or alliance b. A system where a state's perception of its neighbors' intentions towards it is important c. A system where a terrorist threat should be balanced by another terrorist threat or by military response d. A system where economic interests prevail over terrorism and military force e. The balance of threat theory does not exist. The correct system is "Balance of Power"