Understanding the Executive Branch

Who is the leader of a state in the executive branch?

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

• Senator

What is the main job of the executive branch?

• Make laws

• enforce laws

• Decide court cases

• Clean parks

Who is in charge of a city or town in the executive branch?

• Governor

• President

• Mayor

• Judge

What does the Governor help manage at the state level?

• Parks only

• Local schools

• Entire state

• Neighborhood streets

What is one responsibility of a Mayor?

• Manage the entire state

• Keep local parks clean

• Create state laws

• Run national elections

Who makes rules for a community at the local level?

• City council members

• State senators

• Governors

• Judges

What do state legislative branches focus on?

• National laws

• Local streets

• State laws

• International trade

What is the role of the local judicial branch?

• Handle big state cases

• Manage national defense

• Create laws

• Handle local cases like traffic tickets

Which branch of government is the Mayor part of?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• National

What do local leaders like Mayors focus on?

• International relations

• Whole state management

• Local community improvements

• National defense