Which of the following executive officers is not legally independent of the governor?
A)Lieutenant governor
B)Comptroller of public accounts
C)Commissioner of education
D)Commissioner of the General Land Office

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The Commissioner of Education is typically appointed by the governor in many states, making this position not legally independent of the governor. Other listed positions, such as the Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller of Public Accounts, and Commissioner of the General Land Office, often are elected separately from the governor, providing them a degree of legal independence.

Which of the Following Executive Officers Is Not Legally Independent