Governor of New York

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Governor of New York?Head of the executive branch, commander-in-chief of state military forces
2. What is the current governor?Kathy Hochul
3. What is the date of taking office?August 24, 2021
4. Who is the current Governor of New York?Kathy Hochul is the current Governor. She became Governor on August 24, 2021, after Andrew Cuomo left the job. She was later elected to a full term in 2022.
5. How does someone become Governor of New York?People are elected by voters in a statewide election. If the Governor leaves the job, the Lieutenant Governor takes over. This keeps the state running smoothly.

Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws passed by the legislature.
Veto Power: The authority of an executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature, preventing it from becoming law.
Line of Succession: The established order in which officials are eligible to succeed to the powers and responsibilities of a particular office.
Clemency: The power of an executive to reduce or forgive the punishment for a crime.