Virginia Executive Branch

How is the governor of the state selected?

• Appointed by judges

• Elected by the General Assembly

• Chosen by Commission

• Elected by the people

Who is in charge of the executive branch of state government?

• Chairman

• Governor

• President

• General Assembly

Which branch prepares the biennial state budget?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Branch

Second in command of the executive branch at the state level is called

• Vice President

• Vice Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

The cabinet of the President and the cabinet of the Governor are similar in that

• They both have the same number of cabinet members

• They both make the laws

• They both are confirmed by the legislative branch

• They both are confirmed by the executive branch

The U.S. Supreme Court and the Virginia Supreme Court are similar because

• They have the same number of justices

• They both have justices that serve for life

• They both have justices appointed by the executive branch

• They both have justices appointed by the legislative branch

Who is in charge of Virginia's Executive Branch?

• President

• Governor

• General Assembly

• Mayor

What is the primary role of the Governor in Virginia's Executive Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To judge laws

Who assists the Governor in overseeing the executive branch in Virginia?

• Attorney General

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice

How often are gubernatorial elections held in Virginia?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years