Which statement best describes the Governor's role in Maryland?

• A. The Governor heads the executive branch.
• B. The Governor is the head of the legislative branch.
• C. The Governor oversees the judiciary.
• D. The Governor enforces federal laws only.

Answer: (A)

The Governor is the chief figure of Maryland’s executive branch. This means the Governor leads the state’s administration, enforces state laws, oversees state agencies and departments, and guides statewide policy and budgeting. The Governor isn’t in charge of the legislative branch—that role belongs to the General Assembly’s leaders who make laws. Nor does the Governor head the judiciary; that branch is independent and led by the judiciary’s own leaders. Federal laws are enforced by federal agencies, not by the Governor, though the state may cooperate with those federal authorities.