Question

in state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do? it acts as the chief law enforcement officer. it acts as the state’s legal adviser. it oversees state agencies and elections. it oversees the office of lieutenant governor.

Explanation:

The secretary - of - state in state government is responsible for overseeing state agencies and elections in many states. The chief law enforcement officer is usually the attorney - general, the state's legal adviser is also often the attorney - general, and the secretary of state does not oversee the lieutenant governor's office.

Answer:

C. It oversees state agencies and elections.