Governor holds office for a term of

The correct answer is: C. 6 years

A governor is the head of an executive branch of a state government in the United States. The governor is elected by the people of the state and holds office for a term of six years. The governor is responsible for appointing the heads of state agencies, overseeing the state budget, and signing or vetoing legislation passed by the state legislature.

Option A is incorrect because the term of a governor is six years, not five years.

Option B is incorrect because the term of a governor is six years, not four years.

Option D is incorrect because the term of a governor is six years, not seven years.