Executive Branch Roles
who is the elected official is the head of the state and in charge of the Executive Branch.
The Governor
Who works in in the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court Justices
The Governor's power to reject a law proposed and passed by the General Assembly.
What is a Veto?
The primary job of the Legislative Branch.
Creating new laws (statutes)
The term for a candidate's key community message and goals.
A platform
Who is the official serves as the chief lawyer of the state of Connecticut.
The Attorney General
Who nominates the judges and justices?
The Executive Branch.
The Governor serves as commander-in-chief over these state protection forces during disasters or emergencies.
The National Guard and state militia
What two groups are make up the Legislative branch?
Senate and the House of Representatives.
The number of main points required in a Kid Governor candidate's action platform.
3 (three-point platform)
Who is the elected official is in charge of paying the state's bills.
The Comptroller
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Ensuring that legal problems in the State of Connecticut are solved fairly.
If a Governor does not sign or veto a bill, it automatically becomes law after this many days.
5 days
How does the Legislative branch work with the Judicial branch?
Approving or Rejecting Judicial nominations
Name 6 community issues for this election.
Pollution
Literacy
bullying
School absenteeism
food waste
food insecurity
belonging
Who is theofficial manages the state's finances and works closely with the Governor.
The State Treasurer
Statements, documents, or objects presented to a judge or jury during a trial.
Evidence
The annual public speech given by the Governor to share accomplishments and future goals.
The "State of the State" address
How does the Legislative Branch work with the Executive branch to pass laws.
Voting on Laws
Name three question on your scoring rubric.
- wants to make a difference on this issue
- platform is well-researched
- impacts all communities in our state
- convinced me to convince others that this issue is important
- three-point platform is realistic for 5th graders to achieve
- would represent all CT 5th graders well