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California’s Executive Branch

Learn about the extensive powers and responsibilities of California's Executive Branch, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other key officials. Discover how they work together in the state's governance and decision-making processes.

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California’s Executive Branch

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  1. California’s Executive Branch

  2. Governor • Power to sign or veto laws passed by the legislature • Lien item veto • Appoint judges, subject to ratification of the electorate • Propose a state budget • Give the annual State of the State address • Command the state militia • Grant pardons • Ex officio member of the UC Board of Regents

  3. Lieutenant Governor • President of the Senate • Acts as governor when the governor cannot OR is out of state • Can and sometimes is of a different political party than the governor

  4. Other Executive Branches • Attorney General – head lawyer of the state • Secretary of State – handles elections and other administrative matters • State Treasurer – money that comes in • State Controller – money that goes out • Insurance Commissioner • Superintendent of Public Instruction

  5. Departments organized into agencies • Business • Consumers and Families • Education and Training • Environment and Natural Resources • Health and Safety • History and Culture • Labor and Employment • Travel and Transportation ALL “CABINET” level offices

  6. Working together • The governor cannot work alone • He must collaborate with people from both parties • THE BIG FIVE is a term in CA referring to the • Governor • Assembly speaker • Assembly minority leader • Senate president pro tem • Senate minority leader • They meet regularly to discuss pending legislation; if they all agree, a law is almost sure to pass • If they do not agree, a law is almost sure to fail • The state budget is a good example of this

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