Role and Power of the Governor
Executive Branch
Executive Branch Job Descriptions
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
100
How long does the Governor have to act on a bill?
Five days
100
True or false: The Lieutenant Governor takes the place of the Governor, when needed.
True
100
What is the job of the Treasurer?
Handles the State’s money.
100
What is the name of the highest court?
Supreme Court
100
The Legislative Branch has two houses, _____ and ___
Senate and the House of Representatives
200
What are the three options the Governor has when the General Assembly hands him a bill?
Accept it, Veto it, or Table it
200
How many members serve on the Executive Board?
Six
200
What is the job of the Secretary of State?
keeps the government’s records and runs elections
200
Supreme Court judges are also called _______.
Justices
200
What is the General Assembly?
The Senate and House of Representatives together
300
300
True or false: The Lieutenant Governor is in charge of the Senate.
True
300
What is the job of the Comptroller?
pays the State’s bills
300
What is the job title of the person in charge of the Judicial branch?
Chief Justice
300
Who are the members of the Legislative Branch?
Senators and Representatives
400
True or false: The Governor nominates members
of their Cabinet, some Executive Branch officials, and Supreme Court justices.
True
400
What is the name of our current Governor?
Governor Ned Lamont
400
What is the job of the Attorney General?
the State’s lawyer.
400
Name at least 3 of the 6 people (their job title) of the Judicial branch.
Judges, Court Clerks, Plaintiffs, Defendants, Lawyers, Jury
400
How do the House of Representatives and the Senate work together?
The House of Representatives and the Senate work together to create new statutes, or laws, for the state.
500
What does the Governor share at the “State of the State” address each year?
The state's accomplishments and the goals for the coming year.
500
When was Governor Ned Lamont sworn into office?
January 2019
500
What is the job of the judicial branch?
To make sure that legal problems are solved fairly.
500
What is the name of the Supreme Court Chief Justice?
Richard Robinson
500
After receiving a bill, the Governor has five days (not counting Sundays and holidays) to take one of three actions.
Sign the bill, Veto the Bill, or Table the Bill