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"When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies."—Article I, US Constitution


What would happen if a senator or representative from Florida resigned or left office for some reason, according to this quote?

AThe governor of the State would call for an election to replace the senator or representative.

BThe president would call for a national election to replace the senator or representative.

CMembers of the president's bureaucracy would organize an election to take place in that state.

DMembers of the state legislature would elect someone from their group as a replacement.

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The use of the term "executive" gives the hint that the head of the executive branch of that state will call for the election. The head of the executive branch at the state level is the governor, and therefore the correct answer is A.