Explain the purpose of the state executive branch and give four examples of the jobs they perform. what do you believe
is their most important function? why?

To be the figurehead of the state and provide a duty to ones state in the form of foreign affairs, military commandment, as well as be a branch to keep the other two branches of the government balanced in political equilibrium.  

Explanation:

Being the figurehead of the state is the most important because the executive provides a person and a personification of ones country to look up to hold responsible for it's actions. As well as rely on in times of hardship.

labor leaders and organizations had the power to demand it.

explanation:

workers got a five-day workweek because the bcea protects and respect the rights of the employees. labor leaders and other groups demanded it.