Virginia Executive Branch

What does the executive branch of the state government do?

• Make sure laws follow the Constitution.

• Make laws for the state.

• Make sure that state laws are carried out.

• Make sure there are countries to trade goods with.

Who are the other two elected members of the state executive branch?

• Attorney General

• Town Council

• Manager

• Lieutenant Governor

Who heads the executive branch of the state government?

• president

• governor

• king

• judge

How long is a term for the governor of Virginia?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

When referring to government, what's a cabinet?

• The location of a chief executive's personal belongings

• The governor's or president's top advisors

• Another term for the legislative branch

• Another term for the judicial branch

If the Governor of Virginia wanted to know what powers he had, which document would be best for him to read?

• The United States Constitution

• The Virginia Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Executive branch officers include the lieutenant governor and the-

• Representative

• Supreme Court Justice

• Attorney General

• Cabinet

What is the primary role of the Governor of Virginia?

• To make laws for the state

• To interpret state laws

• To enforce state laws

• To judge legal disputes

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Virginia Executive Branch?

• Creating state laws

• Interpreting state laws

• Enforcing state laws

• Amending the state constitution

Who is the current Governor of Virginia?

• Ralph Northam

• Glenn Youngkin

• Terry McAuliffe

• Bob McDonnell