Art. V, § 1
Executive power vested in the Governor
Power
The Governor & Executive
Art. V · Executive
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The supreme executive power of this State is vested in the Governor. The Governor shall see that the law is faithfully executed.
History: Sec. 1 amended Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 11. Res.Ch. 96, 1974.
Simplified explanation
The supreme executive power of California is vested in the Governor, who shall see that the law is faithfully executed.