You live in a state in which the governor rarely travels out of state. The reason is to prevent the lieutenant governor from exercising power while the governor is away. Which of the following scenarios describes how the governor and lieutenant governor were most likely chosen for office?
A. They ran for election as a team.
B. They were appointed by the state legislature.
C. The governor was elected by the people, but the lieutenant governor was appointed by the state legislature.
D. The voters elected a governor and lieutenant governor from different political parties.
E. The elected governor was impeached and replaced by the lieutenant governor.
Answer: D
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