Deck 9: Californias Plural Executive: Governor Plus Seven

Question 1

Explain the governor's most important powers and how they impact California.

Answer 1

No answer

Question 2

Discuss at least three state boards or commissions that impact your life. What role does the governor play in these boards and their decisions?

Answer 2

No answer

Question 3

Explain the role of any three of the constitutional officers. How do their powers interact with those of the governor?

Answer 3

No answer

Question 4

Discuss the governor's appointment powers and how he or she can influence state agencies.

Question 5

Explain the governor's executive clemency powers.

Question 6

The most powerful tool the governor has with regard to the budget is

A) the ability to raise taxes.
B) the veto.
C) the creation of new programs.
D) the power to take money from the budget for vacations.

Question 7

The plural executive consists of seven members who are

A) appointed by the governor for two terms of four years each.
B) all the same party affiliation as the governor.
C) elected by the voters.
D) picked by the lieutenant governor.

Question 8

The only nonpartisan member of the plural executive is the

A) attorney general.
B) secretary of state.
C) superintendent of public instruction.
D) state treasurer.

Question 9

The governor can grant appointments to executive boards and commissions, but these appointments must be confirmed by

A) the voters.
B) no one.
C) the state Senate.
D) the lieutenant governor.

Question 10

The governor can sign or veto bills. What happens to bills that he or she doesn't sign or veto?

A) They disappear.
B) They need to be held over for a second year.
C) They become law after twelve days.
D) They are killed.

Question 11

Any member of the Senate or the Assembly is allowed to grant clemency.

Question 12

The governor is the commander in chief of the California National Guard.

Question 13

The governor does not have to abide by term limits.

Question 14

The governor of California earns the lowest salary compared to all other governors in the United States.

Question 15

The lieutenant governor may succeed the governor is a recall election.