Question

1 multiple choice 0.4 points which of the following is a formal power of a state governor? power to rally popular support power to call a special session in the state legislature power to pursue a policy agenda in the state legislature power to be a singular voice of a state 2 multiple choice 0.4 points the idea that low - income people take on a bigger burden or share in paying for the sales tax with their limited finances is also known as: estate tax progressive tax regressive tax invisible tax

Explanation:

1. Formal powers of a governor include administrative and legislative roles. Calling a special legislative session is a defined formal power to address urgent issues. Rallying support is informal, pursuing agendas is shared, and singular voice is not a formal power.
2. A regressive tax imposes a higher relative burden on low-income individuals, as sales tax (a common regressive tax) takes a larger share of their limited income compared to high-income earners.

Answer:

1. Power to call a special session in the state legislature
2. Regressive tax