Which office is keeper of the Great Seal?

• A. Governor
• B. Secretary of State
• C. Attorney General
• D. Comptroller of the Treasury

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is who is responsible for authenticating official state actions by using the Great Seal. The Great Seal is the state's official emblem used to certify documents and acts of government, so there must be a trusted official who keeps the seal and approves its use. The secretary of state is the official charged with maintaining state records and affixing the seal to official papers, making them official. This fits with the role of handling certifications and authenticating government documents. The governor leads the state but does not serve as the keeper of the seal; the attorney general provides legal opinions and handles prosecutions; the comptroller oversees financial matters. For these reasons, the secretary of state is the keeper of the Great Seal.