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Virginia Executive

Virginia's Executive Branch

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Who is the head of Virginia's executive branch? the Governor
What are the Governor's primary responsibilities? prepare the biennial budget, administer the state's bureaucracy, appoints cabinet officers, and grants pardons
Who is responsible for carrying out the laws in VA? the Governor
Virginia's executive branch is made up of the ______________________ and his _____________________. Governor and his cabinet
How many years is the Governor's term? four years
Can the Governor serve more than one term? Yes, but the terms can't be consecutive (one right after the other)
Who does the Governor get assistance from? Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet officers, Boards, and Administrative agencies
Where are the powers of the Executive Branch definied? in the VA Constitution
How does the Governor influence policy? propose legislation in the State of the Commonwealth Address, Appeal directly to the people, Approve/Veto legislation, Appoint officials who carry out the laws
What is the Governor's role as Chief of State? communicates with other States and foreign powers
What is the Governor's role as Chief Legislator? recommends legislation to the General Assembly, presents his biennial budget, can call a special session of the General Assembly if necessary
Describe the Governor's role as Chief of Party. leads his/her political party, appoints members of the political party to state positions, campaigns for party candidates
What is the Governor's role as Chief Executive/Chief Administrator? oversees the state bureaucracy and the execution of laws and policies; appoints cabinet secretaries, heads of state agencies, and policy setting boards
What is the Governor's role as Commander in Chief? chief of the armed forces for the Commonwealth of VA, the VA National Guard.
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