VA State Executive

Who is Virginia's state executive leader?

• President

• Governor

• Supreme Court

• General Assembly

What is the main job of the state executive branch?

• make state laws

• enforce/carry out state laws

• interpret state laws

• declare state laws unconstitutional

Who is second in command to the governor?

• vice governor

• attorney general

• lieutenant governor

• secretary of state

What state executive branch member is the lawyer that represents the state of Virginia?

• attorney general

• attorney superior

• legal counsel

• court appointed attorney

As Chief Legislator, the govern can do what with a bill from the Genral Assembly?

• override it

• approve it without a signature

• approve, veto or line-item veto it

• declare it unconstitutional

What is the term of office for the state executive officers?

• 2 year term

• 4 year term

• 8 year term

What document lists the powers and responsibilities of our state executive branch?

• Charter of Virginia

• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Constitution of Virginia

Can the governor influence policymaking by proposing legislation?

• YES

• NO

In what event does the governor propose legislation to the General Assembly?

• Legislative Commencement

• Ceremonial Speech

• State of the Commonwealth Address

• Inagural Address

How often does the governor propose/write the state budget?

• biennially

• annually

• quarterly