American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who is the head of the executive branch in a state government in the United States?

Governor.
Mayor.
President.
Speaker of the House.

The correct answer is: Governor.

In the United States, the head of the executive branch in a state government is the governor. The governor is the highest elected official in a state government and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the state government. The other options are incorrect because they refer to positions in different levels of government. The mayor is typically the head of the executive branch in a city government, while the president is the head of the executive branch in the federal government. The speaker of the house is not part of the executive branch, as they are a member of the legislative branch in both state and federal governments.