Unit 4

Who is the leader of the executive branch of the national government?

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

The governor of Virginia endorses a candidate from the 25th district in the state senate. Which role is the governor fulfilling?

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of State

• Party of Chief

What responsibility does the President have as the legislative leader?

• Prepare the budget

• Support political party candidates

• Control the army

• Sign or veto laws

Which branch of government is responsible for making sure laws are carried out?

• Judicial

• Executive

• State

• Legislative

Virginia's governor can do all of the following to a bill EXCEPT-

• have the people vote on it

• veto it

• amend and return it

• sign it

Who holds executive powers in a city or town government?

• Sheriff

• Board of Supervisors

• Manager

• Mayor

When a governor gives a press conference about plans for change, the governor is -

• appealing to the state legislature

• appointing officials

• appealing directly to the people

• appealing directly to the national government

Who becomes President if the President dies?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore

• Secretary of State

Which is NOT a role or power of the Virginia executive branch?

• Enforce laws

• Provide services

• Introduce a bill

• Administer laws

What is the job of the state regulatory agencies?

• Help the governor sign laws

• Help the governor enforce laws

• Help the governor veto laws

• Help Congress make laws