Who heads the Maryland executive branch?

• A. The Lieutenant Governor.
• B. The Governor.
• C. The Attorney General.
• D. The Comptroller.

Answer: (B)

In Maryland, the head of the executive branch is the Governor. The Governor acts as the chief executive of the state, signs or vetoes legislation, oversees state agencies, and sets overall policy. The Governor is elected statewide and typically serves a four-year term, appointing department heads (often with Senate confirmation) to run the various agencies. The Lieutenant Governor is the next in line and would assume the office if needed, but the question is asking who heads the executive branch. The Attorney General is the state's top legal officer, and the Comptroller handles financial matters; neither is the head of the entire executive branch.