Q. What are the first seven offices called?

A. They are called elective offices.

Q. Why elective?

A. Because the officers are voted for directly by the people.

Q. Why are the Sec of State, Comp., Treasurer,

Supt. of Prisons and Public Works. A large number of Notaries, two
Loan Commissioners for each County, three Canal Appraisers, one
Superintendent of Public Instruction, nineteen Regents, and two
United States Senators.

TERM OF OFFICE.

Q For how long a term are the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
elected?

A. For three years each.

Q For how long a term are the Sec of State, Comp, Treas, Atty.
Gen. and State Eng. and Surveyor elected?

A. For two years each.

Q For how long a term are the Superintendents of Banking,
Insurance and Canal Auditor appointed?