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Montana Territory was officially organized in the year 1889, which coincided with its admission as a state.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Montana Territory was organized on May 26, 1864, and it achieved statehood in 1889. The organization and statehood occurred in different years.
Thomas Francis Meagher was appointed as the first official Governor of Montana Territory by President Lincoln.
Answer: False
Explanation: Thomas Francis Meagher served as the first *acting* governor of Montana Territory from 1865 to 1867. Sidney Edgerton was appointed as the first official governor by President Abraham Lincoln.
Sidney Edgerton served as Governor of Montana Territory from 1864 to 1866.
Answer: True
Explanation: Sidney Edgerton served as Governor of Montana Territory from June 22, 1864, to July 13, 1866, having been appointed by President Abraham Lincoln.
Green Clay Smith was appointed Governor of Montana Territory by President Ulysses S. Grant.
Answer: False
Explanation: Green Clay Smith was appointed Governor of Montana Territory by President Andrew Johnson, not Ulysses S. Grant.
Benjamin F. Potts served as Governor of Montana Territory for over a decade.
Answer: True
Explanation: Benjamin F. Potts served as Governor of Montana Territory for an extended period, from July 1870 to August 1882, exceeding a decade.
John Schuyler Crosby succeeded Benjamin F. Potts as Governor of Montana Territory.
Answer: True
Explanation: John Schuyler Crosby followed Benjamin F. Potts in the governorship of Montana Territory, serving from August 1882 to November 1884.
Chester A. Arthur appointed Samuel Thomas Hauser as Governor of Montana Territory.
Answer: False
Explanation: President Chester A. Arthur appointed B. Platt Carpenter and John Schuyler Crosby. Samuel Thomas Hauser was appointed by President Grover Cleveland.
Benjamin F. White was the last territorial governor of Montana.
Answer: True
Explanation: Benjamin F. White served as the final territorial governor of Montana, holding office until the territory's admission as a state in 1889.
Which U.S. President appointed Sidney Edgerton as the first Governor of Montana Territory?
Answer: President Abraham Lincoln
Explanation: Sidney Edgerton, who served as Governor of Montana Territory from June 1864 to July 1866, was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln.
How long did Sidney Edgerton serve as Governor of Montana Territory?
Answer: From June 1864 to July 1866
Explanation: Sidney Edgerton's tenure as Governor of Montana Territory spanned from June 22, 1864, to July 13, 1866.
Who appointed Green Clay Smith as Governor of Montana Territory?
Answer: President Andrew Johnson
Explanation: Green Clay Smith served as Governor of Montana Territory from July 1866 to April 1869, having been appointed by President Andrew Johnson.
Montana Territory was formed from which existing territory?
Answer: Idaho Territory
Explanation: Montana Territory was established on May 26, 1864, through the division of the existing Idaho Territory.
Who was the final territorial governor of Montana before statehood?
Answer: Benjamin F. White
Explanation: Benjamin F. White served as the last territorial governor of Montana, holding office until the territory was admitted to the Union as a state on November 8, 1889.
Which president appointed Benjamin F. Potts as Governor of Montana Territory?
Answer: Rutherford B. Hayes
Explanation: Benjamin F. Potts served as Governor of Montana Territory from 1870 to 1882, having been appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes.
How many governors were appointed by the U.S. President during Montana's territorial period?
Answer: Nine
Explanation: During Montana's 35-year territorial period, nine governors were officially appointed by the U.S. President.
What was the approximate duration of Montana's territorial history?
Answer: 35 years
Explanation: Montana existed as a U.S. territory for approximately 35 years, from its organization in 1864 until its admission as a state in 1889.
Who was the Governor of Montana appointed by President Chester A. Arthur?
Answer: B. Platt Carpenter
Explanation: President Chester A. Arthur appointed B. Platt Carpenter as Governor of Montana Territory, a position he held from November 1884 to July 1885.
Who was the first acting governor of Montana Territory?
Answer: Thomas Francis Meagher
Explanation: Thomas Francis Meagher served as the first acting governor of Montana Territory, holding the position from 1865 to 1867.
Which president appointed James Mitchell Ashley and Benjamin F. Potts as Governors of Montana Territory?
Answer: Ulysses S. Grant
Explanation: President Ulysses S. Grant appointed both James Mitchell Ashley and Benjamin F. Potts to the office of Governor of Montana Territory.
Joseph K. Toole was the first governor of the State of Montana.
Answer: True
Explanation: Joseph K. Toole holds the distinction of being the first Governor of the State of Montana upon its admission to the Union.
John E. Rickards served as Governor of Montana immediately after Joseph Toole's first term.
Answer: True
Explanation: John E. Rickards succeeded Joseph Toole, serving as Governor of Montana from January 1893 to January 1897, immediately following Toole's initial term.
Who was the first governor of the State of Montana?
Answer: Joseph K. Toole
Explanation: Joseph K. Toole holds the distinction of being the first Governor of the State of Montana upon its admission to the Union.
Which governor served a second, non-consecutive term starting in 1901?
Answer: Joseph Toole
Explanation: Joseph Toole served a second, non-consecutive term as Governor of Montana, commencing in January 1901 and concluding with his resignation in April 1908.
Edwin L. Norris served as Governor of Montana from 1908 until 1913.
Answer: True
Explanation: Edwin L. Norris served as Governor of Montana from April 1, 1908, to January 6, 1913.
Sam V. Stewart was the Governor of Montana during the Great Depression.
Answer: False
Explanation: Sam V. Stewart served as Governor from 1913 to 1921. The Great Depression primarily occurred during the terms of subsequent governors, such as John E. Erickson and Frank Henry Cooney.
John E. Erickson resigned from the governorship to accept a position in the U.S. Senate.
Answer: True
Explanation: John E. Erickson resigned from his position as Governor of Montana on March 13, 1933, to assume a seat in the United States Senate.
Frank Henry Cooney became governor after John E. Erickson resigned, having previously served as Lieutenant Governor.
Answer: True
Explanation: Frank Henry Cooney, who was serving as Lieutenant Governor, assumed the office of Governor of Montana following the resignation of John E. Erickson.
Elmer Holt served as Governor of Montana immediately following Frank Henry Cooney.
Answer: True
Explanation: Elmer Holt succeeded Frank Henry Cooney, serving as Governor of Montana from December 1935 to January 1937.
Sam C. Ford served as Governor of Montana during World War II.
Answer: True
Explanation: Sam C. Ford was the Governor of Montana during the entirety of World War II, serving from January 1941 to January 1949.
John E. Erickson resigned as Governor in 1933 to accept what position?
Answer: United States Senator
Explanation: John E. Erickson resigned from his position as Governor of Montana on March 13, 1933, to assume a seat in the United States Senate.
Who succeeded John E. Erickson as Governor, having previously been Lieutenant Governor?
Answer: Frank Henry Cooney
Explanation: Frank Henry Cooney, who was serving as Lieutenant Governor, assumed the office of Governor of Montana following the resignation of John E. Erickson.
Which governor served during World War II?
Answer: Sam C. Ford
Explanation: Sam C. Ford was the Governor of Montana during the entirety of World War II, serving from January 1941 to January 1949.
Who succeeded Joseph Toole upon his resignation in 1908?
Answer: Edwin L. Norris
Explanation: Upon Joseph Toole's resignation as Governor in 1908, Edwin L. Norris assumed the office.
Which governor served from January 1921 to January 1925?
Answer: Joseph M. Dixon
Explanation: Joseph M. Dixon served as the Governor of Montana for the term beginning January 3, 1921, and concluding January 5, 1925.
What was the tenure of Governor Sam V. Stewart?
Answer: 1913-1921
Explanation: Sam V. Stewart served as Governor of Montana for two full terms, from January 6, 1913, to January 3, 1921.
Greg Gianforte commenced his term as Governor of Montana in January 2020.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is inaccurate. Greg Gianforte assumed office as Governor of Montana on January 4, 2021, not January 2020.
Thomas Lee Judge completed his tenure as Governor of Montana after serving only a single four-year term.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Thomas Lee Judge served two consecutive four-year terms as Governor of Montana, from January 1973 to January 1981.
Marc Racicot served as Governor of Montana for a total of eight years.
Answer: True
Explanation: Marc Racicot, a Republican, served as Governor of Montana for two full four-year terms, from January 1993 to January 2001, totaling eight years.
Judy Martz was the first female governor of Montana.
Answer: True
Explanation: Judy Martz holds the distinction of being the first female governor of Montana, serving from January 2001 to January 2005.
Brian Schweitzer served two consecutive terms as Governor of Montana.
Answer: True
Explanation: Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat, served two consecutive four-year terms as Governor of Montana, from January 2005 to January 2013.
Steve Bullock succeeded Brian Schweitzer and served until January 2021.
Answer: True
Explanation: Steve Bullock, a Democrat, succeeded Brian Schweitzer as Governor of Montana and served his term until January 4, 2021.
Who succeeded Forrest H. Anderson as Governor of Montana?
Answer: Thomas Lee Judge
Explanation: Thomas Lee Judge succeeded Forrest H. Anderson as Governor of Montana, serving from January 1973 to January 1981.
Which of the following served as Governor of Montana for eight years, from 1973 to 1981?
Answer: Thomas Lee Judge
Explanation: Thomas Lee Judge served as Governor of Montana for two consecutive terms, from January 1973 to January 1981, totaling eight years.
Who was the first female governor of Montana?
Answer: Judy Martz
Explanation: Judy Martz holds the distinction of being the first female governor of Montana, serving from January 2001 to January 2005.
A primary responsibility of the Governor of Montana is the enforcement of federal laws within the state.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Governor of Montana is primarily responsible for enforcing state laws, not federal laws. Federal law enforcement is typically handled by federal agencies.
The Governor of Montana possesses the authority to grant pardons and reprieves.
Answer: True
Explanation: Granting pardons and reprieves is among the executive powers vested in the Governor of Montana.
The standard gubernatorial term in Montana is four years, subject to a limitation of serving no more than eight years within any sixteen-year span.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is correct. The Governor of Montana serves a four-year term, and constitutional amendments enacted in 1992 restrict service to a maximum of eight years within any sixteen-year period.
The Lieutenant Governor of Montana is elected independently of the Governor.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Lieutenant Governor of Montana is elected jointly with the Governor on the same ticket, serving the same term.
The official website for the Governor of Montana is governor.mt.gov.
Answer: True
Explanation: The official website designated for the Governor of Montana is governor.mt.gov.
The Montana Constitution of 1972 is the sole constituting instrument for the office of Governor.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Montana Constitution of 1889 is cited as the primary constituting instrument for the office of Governor, although subsequent amendments, such as those in 1972, have modified its powers and structure.
The Governor of Montana's salary in 2022 was approximately $110,000.
Answer: False
Explanation: The salary for the Governor of Montana was $108,167 in 2022, not approximately $110,000.
The 'See also' section links to information about Montana's gubernatorial lines of succession.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'See also' section of related articles typically includes links to topics such as the gubernatorial lines of succession for Montana.
The official style used for the Governor of Montana is 'His Excellency'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official style used for the Governor of Montana is 'The Honorable', not 'His Excellency'.
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Governor of Montana?
Answer: Commanding the state's military forces and enforcing state laws.
Explanation: A primary responsibility of the Governor of Montana includes serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces and enforcing state laws, as well as other executive duties outlined in the state constitution.
What is the standard term length for the Governor of Montana?
Answer: Four years
Explanation: The standard term for the Governor of Montana is four years, commencing on the first Monday in January following an election.
What is the term limit for the Governor of Montana, established by a 1992 amendment?
Answer: A maximum of eight years in any sixteen-year period.
Explanation: The term limits for Montana governors, restricting service to a maximum of eight years within any sixteen-year period, were established by a constitutional amendment enacted in 1992.
What was the salary of the Governor of Montana in 2022?
Answer: $108,167
Explanation: The salary for the Governor of Montana was $108,167 in 2022.
What is the official style used for the Governor of Montana?
Answer: The Honorable
Explanation: The official style used for the Governor of Montana is 'The Honorable'.
Where is the official residence of the Governor of Montana located?
Answer: The Montana Governor's Residence
Explanation: The official residence of the Governor of Montana is the Montana Governor's Residence.
What change was made regarding the election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor after Montana's first constitution?
Answer: They started running on the same ticket.
Explanation: Following the ratification of Montana's first constitution in 1889, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor began to be elected together on the same ticket, a practice that continues today.
What is the official website listed for the Governor of Montana?
Answer: governor.mt.gov
Explanation: The official website designated for the Governor of Montana is governor.mt.gov.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the Governor of Montana?
Answer: Presiding over the State Senate
Explanation: While the Governor has numerous executive responsibilities, presiding over the State Senate is not among them; this role is typically held by the Lieutenant Governor or the President of the Senate.
The term limits for Montana governors were established by which constitutional amendment?
Answer: A 1992 amendment
Explanation: The term limits for Montana governors, restricting service to a maximum of eight years within any sixteen-year period, were established by a constitutional amendment enacted in 1992.
Joseph Toole holds the record for the longest tenure as Montana's governor, serving a total of 11 years across two non-consecutive terms.
Answer: True
Explanation: Joseph Toole holds the record for the longest tenure as Montana's governor, accumulating 11 years of service across two non-consecutive terms.
Elmer Holt served the shortest term as governor in Montana's history.
Answer: True
Explanation: Elmer Holt is recognized as having served the shortest term as Governor of Montana, holding office for less than 13 months.
How many individuals have served as Governor of Montana, and what is the partisan breakdown?
Answer: 24 governors; 15 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Explanation: As of the provided data, Montana has had a total of 24 governors. The partisan breakdown indicates 15 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Who holds the record for the longest tenure as Montana's governor?
Answer: Joseph Toole
Explanation: Joseph Toole holds the record for the longest tenure as Montana's governor, serving a total of 11 years across two non-consecutive terms.
Which governor served the shortest term in Montana's history?
Answer: Elmer Holt
Explanation: Elmer Holt is recognized as having served the shortest term as Governor of Montana, holding office for less than 13 months.
Since Montana achieved statehood, the state has had a greater number of Republican governors compared to Democratic governors.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is inaccurate. Since statehood, Montana has had 24 governors in total, with 15 being Democrats and 9 being Republicans.
Joseph M. Dixon, Governor from 1921 to 1925, was affiliated with the Democratic party.
Answer: False
Explanation: Joseph M. Dixon, who served as Governor of Montana from January 1921 to January 1925, was a Republican.
J. Hugo Aronson, Governor from 1953 to 1961, was a Democrat.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is false. J. Hugo Aronson, Governor from 1953 to 1961, was affiliated with the Republican Party.
Ted Schwinden, who served as Governor of Montana from 1981 to 1989, was a member of the Republican Party.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is false. Ted Schwinden, Governor from 1981 to 1989, was affiliated with the Democratic Party.
J. Hugo Aronson, Governor from 1953 to 1961, was a Democrat.
Answer: Republican
Explanation: This statement is false. J. Hugo Aronson, Governor from 1953 to 1961, was affiliated with the Republican Party.
Brian Schweitzer and Steve Bullock, who served consecutively from 2005 to 2021, were both members of which political party?
Answer: Democrat
Explanation: Both Brian Schweitzer (2005-2013) and his successor Steve Bullock (2013-2021) were members of the Democratic Party.