Virginia Executive Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Who is the head of Virginia's executive branch? | the Governor |
| What are the Governor's primary responsibilities? | prepare the biennial budget, administer the state's bureaucracy, appoints cabinet officers, and grants pardons |
| Who is responsible for carrying out the laws in VA? | the Governor |
| Virginia's executive branch is made up of the ______________________ and his _____________________. | Governor and his cabinet |
| How many years is the Governor's term? | four years |
| Can the Governor serve more than one term? | Yes, but the terms can't be consecutive (one right after the other) |
| Who does the Governor get assistance from? | Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet officers, Boards, and Administrative agencies |
| Where are the powers of the Executive Branch definied? | in the VA Constitution |
| How does the Governor influence policy? | propose legislation in the State of the Commonwealth Address, Appeal directly to the people, Approve/Veto legislation, Appoint officials who carry out the laws |
| What is the Governor's role as Chief of State? | communicates with other States and foreign powers |
| What is the Governor's role as Chief Legislator? | recommends legislation to the General Assembly, presents his biennial budget, can call a special session of the General Assembly if necessary |
| Describe the Governor's role as Chief of Party. | leads his/her political party, appoints members of the political party to state positions, campaigns for party candidates |
| What is the Governor's role as Chief Executive/Chief Administrator? | oversees the state bureaucracy and the execution of laws and policies; appoints cabinet secretaries, heads of state agencies, and policy setting boards |
| What is the Governor's role as Commander in Chief? | chief of the armed forces for the Commonwealth of VA, the VA National Guard. |
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