Question 1

Next to the governor,which executive officer possesses the most power?

Accepted Answer

the attorn

Question 2

Which state constitutional officer's job is officially nonpartisan?

Accepted Answer

A) all of them are nonpartisan 
B) attorney general 
C) insurance commissioner 
D) superintendent of public instruction 
A) all of them are nonpartisan 
B) attorney general 
C) insurance commissioner 
D) superintendent of public instruction

Question 3

Describe the governor's responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

Varies.The governor is "first among equa

Question 4

Elected state executive officials are subject to which term limits?

Accepted Answer

A) one 4-year term 
B) two 4-year terms,but they can run for the same office after a 6-year break 
C) two 4-year terms,and they can never run for the same office again 
D) none;they are not subject to term limits 
A) one 4-year term 
B) two 4-year terms,but they can run for the same office after a 6-year break 
C) two 4-year terms,and they can never run for the same office again 
D) none;they are not subject to term limits

Question 5

How many times per year do the 12 elected executive officers meet together to strategize and coordinate policy?

Accepted Answer

A) once a week 
B) once a month 
C) twice a year 
D) never 
A) once a week 
B) once a month 
C) twice a year 
D) never

Question 6

Like legislators,the governor employs personal staff who analyze and research bills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which constitutional executive officer is responsible for managing the state's debt by selling and repaying bonds to investors,attempting to secure acceptable credit ratings,and maintaining the state's financial assets?

Accepted Answer

A) treasurer 
B) controller 
C) Member of the Board of Equalization 
D) secretary of state 
A) treasurer 
B) controller 
C) Member of the Board of Equalization 
D) secretary of state

Question 8

The governor resembles the U.S.President in that she/he appoints every other state executive (such as attorney general and secretary of state),as well as department heads to help carry laws into effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a plural executive?

Accepted Answer

Varies.Some of the advantages include th

Question 10

The state constitutional officer who oversees all aspects of federal and state elections is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A) state clerk 
B) county elections clerk 
C) secretary of state 
D) attorney general 
A) state clerk 
B) county elections clerk 
C) secretary of state 
D) attorney general

Question 11

What are the governor's duties with respect to legislating?

Accepted Answer

Varies.The governor's legislative powers

Question 12

Which constitutional executive officer is responsible for implementing rules relating to lobbying,including the reporting and disclosure of related financial activities?

Accepted Answer

A) attorney general 
B) lieutenant governor 
C) the secretary of state 
D) the speaker of the assembly 
A) attorney general 
B) lieutenant governor 
C) the secretary of state 
D) the speaker of the assembly

Question 13

Which organization within the executive branch is responsible for proposing and shaping the annual budget?

Accepted Answer

A) Legislative Counsel 
B) Treasurer's Office 
C) Controller's Office 
D) Department of Finance 
A) Legislative Counsel 
B) Treasurer's Office 
C) Controller's Office 
D) Department of Finance

Question 14

All state executives have the duty to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) write laws 
B) run elections and campaigns 
C) carry out laws and policies 
D) any of these 
A) write laws 
B) run elections and campaigns 
C) carry out laws and policies 
D) any of these

Question 15

The governor and his or her aides (staff)monitor bills at all stages of the legislative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which state executive official is considered to be "first among equals?"

Accepted Answer

A) treasurer 
B) attorney general 
C) governor 
D) secretary of state 
A) treasurer 
B) attorney general 
C) governor 
D) secretary of state

Question 17

The attorney general's office is considered a stepping stone to the governor's office,as many former attorneys general have become candidates for governor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Because there are nine separately elected executives,California has a "______" executive,meaning that power is split among several Constitutional officers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because there are nine separately elected executives,California...

Question 19

Attorney General Xavier Becerra was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown when former AG Kamala Harris was elected to the U.S.Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Who has the ability to call a state of emergency after a natural disaster has struck?

Accepted Answer

A) governor 
B) attorney general 
C) treasurer 
D) any of these 
A) governor 
B) attorney general 
C) treasurer 
D) any of these

Next to the governor,which executive officer possesses the most power?

Which state constitutional officer's job is officially nonpartisan?

Describe the governor's responsibilities.

Elected state executive officials are subject to which term limits?

How many times per year do the 12 elected executive officers meet together to strategize and coordinate policy?

Like legislators,the governor employs personal staff who analyze and research bills.

Which constitutional executive officer is responsible for managing the state's debt by selling and repaying bonds to investors,attempting to secure acceptable credit ratings,and maintaining the state's financial assets?

The governor resembles the U.S.President in that she/he appoints every other state executive (such as attorney general and secretary of state),as well as department heads to help carry laws into effect.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a plural executive?

The state constitutional officer who oversees all aspects of federal and state elections is the ______.

What are the governor's duties with respect to legislating?

Which constitutional executive officer is responsible for implementing rules relating to lobbying,including the reporting and disclosure of related financial activities?

Which organization within the executive branch is responsible for proposing and shaping the annual budget?

All state executives have the duty to ______.

The governor and his or her aides (staff)monitor bills at all stages of the legislative process.

Which state executive official is considered to be "first among equals?"

The attorney general's office is considered a stepping stone to the governor's office,as many former attorneys general have become candidates for governor.

Because there are nine separately elected executives,California has a "______" executive,meaning that power is split among several Constitutional officers.

Attorney General Xavier Becerra was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown when former AG Kamala Harris was elected to the U.S.Senate.

Who has the ability to call a state of emergency after a natural disaster has struck?

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The State Legislature

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

Exam 5: The Executive Branch

Next to the governor,which executive officer possesses the most power?

Which state constitutional officer's job is officially nonpartisan?

Describe the governor's responsibilities.

Elected state executive officials are subject to which term limits?

How many times per year do the 12 elected executive officers meet together to strategize and coordinate policy?

Like legislators,the governor employs personal staff who analyze and research bills.

Which constitutional executive officer is responsible for managing the state's debt by selling and repaying bonds to investors,attempting to secure acceptable credit ratings,and maintaining the state's financial assets?

The governor resembles the U.S.President in that she/he appoints every other state executive (such as attorney general and secretary of state),as well as department heads to help carry laws into effect.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a plural executive?

The state constitutional officer who oversees all aspects of federal and state elections is the ______.

What are the governor's duties with respect to legislating?

Which constitutional executive officer is responsible for implementing rules relating to lobbying,including the reporting and disclosure of related financial activities?

Which organization within the executive branch is responsible for proposing and shaping the annual budget?

All state executives have the duty to ______.

The governor and his or her aides (staff)monitor bills at all stages of the legislative process.

Which state executive official is considered to be "first among equals?"

The attorney general's office is considered a stepping stone to the governor's office,as many former attorneys general have become candidates for governor.

Because there are nine separately elected executives,California has a "______" executive,meaning that power is split among several Constitutional officers.

Attorney General Xavier Becerra was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown when former AG Kamala Harris was elected to the U.S.Senate.

Who has the ability to call a state of emergency after a natural disaster has struck?

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The State Legislature

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters