iCivics State and Local Government: The State Governor

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What branches does a state government have?

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Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

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Who leads the state's executive branch?

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Governor

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What can a governor do when the state legislature passes a bill?

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Sign it into law or veto it

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What is an executive order?

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A set of instructions issued by the governor that acts like a law.

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Which of the following is a power of a governor? Declaring war, Proclaiming a state of emergency, Printing money, Appointing the President

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Proclaiming a state of emergency

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What is the most visible job of a governor?

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To be a leader for the state's citizens

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How can a governor use executive orders?

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To make rules for state government employees or the state government itself

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What can a governor do during a natural disaster?

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Proclaim a state of emergency and mobilize resources

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Who is Oklahoma's governor as of 2024?

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Kevin Stitt

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Executive order or law: Does not need the state legislature

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Executive Order