California Executive Branch Overview

Summary

The California Constitutions Article V focuses on the executive branch. The Governor must make recommendations during the State of the State address. When a vacancy occurs in a constitutional office, the governors nominee is confirmed by the Senate. The Governor cannot reorganize entities established by the Constitution, such as the Legislature. The executive power is vested in the Governor. The state supreme court reviews pardons for those with multiple felony convictions. The Senate President Pro-Tempore acts as Governor when both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor are out of state. The Department of Personnel Administration, now CalHR, revises state employment terms. The Governors absence is not a temporary disability.

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True or False: The Governor must make recommendations to the legislature during the annual State of the State address.
True. According to the California Constitution, the Governor is expected to make recommendations to the legislature during the annual State of the State address.
When a vacancy occurs in a constitutional office, who confirms the governor's nominee to fill it?
In California, when a vacancy occurs in a constitutional office, the governor's nominee to fill the vacancy must be confirmed by the State Senate. If you have more questions about California's government process, feel free to ask!
When a vacancy occurs in a constitutional office, who confirms the governor's nominee to fill it? Group of answer choices Senate and Assembly Senate Governor's Council Assembly
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In California, when a vacancy occurs in a constitutional office, the governor's nominee is confirmed by the Senate. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
The Governor, when carrying out a state reorganization, may not re-organize:
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In California, the Governor is limited in reorganizing certain state entities. According to the California Constitution, the Governor cannot reorganize entities created by the Constitution itself, such as the legislature, the courts, or the constitutionally established offices. If you have more specific questions, feel free to ask!
The Governor, when carrying out a state reorganization, may not re-organize: Group of answer choices the California Highway Patrol the Governor's Cabinet the Legislature CALTRANS
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In California, the Governor cannot reorganize entities that are established by the Constitution itself. This includes the Legislature. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is "the Legislature." If you have more questions about California's governmental structure, feel free to ask!
The executive power of the state is vested in the: Group of answer choices Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Lieutenant Governor
The executive power of the state is vested in the Governor.
In the case of someone who has two or more felony convictions, which entity can intercede and review a pardon or commutation offered by the governor? Group of answer choices public utilities commission Attorney General commission on judicial performance state supreme court
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In California, when a governor offers a pardon or commutation for someone with two or more felony convictions, the entity that can intercede and review this decision is typically the state supreme court.
If you have more questions about the legal process in California, feel free to ask!
Who becomes Acting Governor when both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor are out of the state? Group of answer choices Vice-President Assembly Speaker Secretary of State Senate President Pro-Tempore
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When both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of California are out of the state, the Senate President Pro-Tempore becomes the Acting Governor. If you have more questions about California's government or legal processes, feel free to ask!
Who possesses ultimate authority to revise terms and conditions of state employment? Group of answer choices the Legislature the Department of General Services the Department of Personnel Administration the Governor
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The ultimate authority to revise terms and conditions of state employment in California is possessed by the Department of Personnel Administration, now known as the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
True or False: The Governor being absent from the state is considered a "temporary disability."
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False. In California, the Governor being absent from the state is not considered a "temporary disability." Temporary disability generally refers to a situation where the Governor is unable to perform duties due to health or other incapacitating reasons. Let me know if you have other questions!