Civics Group Presentation- Executive Branch

What is the power and job of the Executive Branch?

• The executive power should be secured in a governor who is responsible for the faithful Execution of the laws

• The executive power is to help Interpret the laws and decide if they are appropriate in specific cases 

• The executive power Creates the laws, which the citizens have the responsibility to follow

The governor must meet these requirements

to vote in the Commonwealth:

Select TWO choices

• It is decided by the public citizens if the governor is granted the ability to vote

• Be at least 35 years of age

• Resident and domiciliary of the Commonwealth for at least 10 years

• Fill out a form which has included all of the listed requirements

What responsibility does the Lieutenant governor have?

• Hold important elections and influence the Democratic party

• Make sure that the citizens are protected, defending the country and it’s people

• Perform the same duties as the governor, those assigned by the governor, or provided by law

What would happen in case of the removal, death, or

resignation of the governor

• The government will schedule a meeting to discuss the unfortunate event and create a solution

• The lieutenant governor shall become governor and the president of the senate shall become lieutenant governor

• They will hold an election for the upcoming position of the new governor

TRUE OR FALSE

Attorney General shall be the Chief Legal Office (CLO) responsible for providing legal advice to the governor and executive department. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

The _____ reports to the legislature and the governor at least once every year and this report shall be made public promptly.

• Head of Executive branch

• Governor

• Public Auditor

• Lieutenant Governor

What is the Mayor’s responsibility in Public Services?

• Appoint a public auditor with the advice and consent of each house of the legislature

• Ensure that the resident department heads faithfully execute their duties under the law and in accordance with the policies

• Overseeing the operation of the state executive branch

TRUE OR FALSE

The governor and lieutenant governor are liable to impeachment for treason, the commission of a criminal, corruption, or dereliction of duty.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

A qualified candidate with the necessary education and work history will be chosen by the MAYOR to serve as the special assistant.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

One of the responsibilities a Resident Executive has is to develop and implement a long-range plan to assist and promote the entry of the people into professional institutions of higher education

• TRUE

• FALSE