Who determines the number of board members that sit on the state board?

• A. Governor
• B. Senator
• C. State Board
• D. Speaker of the House

Answer: (A)

The governor determines the number of members on a state board because appointment power and the board’s structure sit under the governor’s authority within the state's legal framework. The governor fills seats and can influence or adjust the board’s size by acting within the statutes that create and govern the board. The legislature defines the framework, but it’s the governor who has the final say in how many people sit on the board (subject to the law). The Senate doesn’t set the total number—only confirms appointments—while the state board itself doesn’t unilaterally change its size, and the Speaker of the House doesn’t determine board composition.