How is a governor elected in Tennessee?

• A. By appointment from the state legislature for a four-year term.
• B. By a nationwide popular vote conducted every four years.
• C. By a statewide, popular vote in a general election for a four-year term.
• D. By a recall election decided by the state Supreme Court.

Answer: (C)

In Tennessee, the governor is chosen directly by the people through a statewide, popular vote in a general election, serving a four-year term. This means every eligible voter in the state votes for the candidate of their choice, and the winner is the candidate who earns the most votes across the entire state. It's not decided by the legislature, by a nationwide vote, or by a recall process. The general election format keeps the selection of the governor in the hands of Tennessee voters, with the term lasting four years.