Through a(n) _________ the governor can take action independent from the legislature

Which of the following actions might boost union membership in the United States?

a. increase national minimum wage rates b. increase the number of states with closed shops c. increase the number of states with open shops d. offer free ridership to more union members

Which of the following statements is true of the procedure of voting for governors in the majority of U.S. states?

A. It allows more than one candidate to contest from a single party. B. It allows the splitting of electoral votes. C. It is held at the district level. D. It takes place on a statewide, winner-take-all basis. E. It makes it easier for third-party candidates to win.