Notes-Virginia Executive Branch

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a formal power exercised by the governor of Virginia as granted by the Virginia Constitution?

• Signing bills into law

• Serving as a judge in court cases

• Writing the Virginia Constitution

• Electing members of the legislature

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming the Governor of Virginia?

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must be a citizen of the United States

• Must have served in the military

• Must be a registered voter in the Commonwealth for at least 5 years

Multiple Choice

Which groups assist the governor of Virginia in carrying out his duties?

• Cabinet secretaries and departments

• Agencies

• Commissions

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Select all the ways in which the groups help the governor of Virginia.

• Administering laws

• Enforcing laws

• Making federal laws

• Providing services

Multiple Choice

Which role of the governor involves proposing new state laws and signing or vetoing bills?

• Chief legislator

• Chief administrator

• Party Chief

• Commander-in-Chief

Multiple Choice

What formal powers does the governor of Virginia exercise according to the Virginia Constitution?

• Vetoing bills, appointing officials, and commanding the state militia

• Passing federal laws

• Serving as a judge in the Supreme Court

• Writing the Virginia Constitution

Multiple Select

Select all the roles of the governor that involve leadership responsibilities.

• Chief legislator

• Chief administrator

• Party Chief

• Commander-in-Chief