Describe the governor's duties and responsibilities as "chief executive."

What will be an ideal response?

Varies. The governor is charged with "executing" or carrying out California's laws, and she/he has the power to appoint assistants, advisors, secretaries, and administrators to help him or her with this main duty. Through top-level appointees, the governor oversees the state administration and their implementation of his or her policies (the state Senate must confirm the highest-level administrative appointees). The governor also makes appointments to approximately 300 boards and commissions that help administer state laws and rules across a wide range of subjects, from elections to business licensing. Governors influence the judiciary by filling vacancies on courts (by appointing judges) and have the power to fill U.S. Senate seat vacancies. The governor may issue executive orders that direct state employees in how to perform their duties.

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