A top state official may decide not to take direction from a governor if such direction is unconstitutional before the law.
An unconstitutional task refers to a task assigned to an official by the executives official, whereas such task is seen as illegal or unacceptable before the law.
If the governor is performing a task that is unconstitutional (like influencing judgement through the judiciary), such action is an example of functions not recognized by the constitution.
Therefore, a top state official may decide not to take direction from a governor if such assigned task is an unconstitutional task before the law.
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