Executive Flashcards
19- what are the qualifications for governor?
Age- 25 years old
Residency- 3 years in the US
Citizenship- US citizen
18- who are the officer in Executive Branch & their jobs?
Governor- Administration of all areas in the executive branch
Lieutenant governor- does what the governor wants him/her to do, and wait for the governor to die so he/she can be the successor.
Attorney general- the lawyer for the state and the people of IL.
Secretary of State- direct services to IL citizens, enforces Illinois securities act, state librarian, state archivists
Comptroller- pays bills, handles day to day stuff
Treasurer- brings money in, invests money
Auditor general- audits and reviews the use of all state funds.
20- what are the term limits for governor?
4 years
21-What is the order of succession?
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney general
Secretary of State
22- what are the responsibilities?
Appointments- must be approved by senate
Pardons- can be given by the governor to get someone off of deaths row
Special sessions- the governor can call special sessions