Executive Branch

Question 1

Governor

Answer 1

Executive power of the State of Indiana is vested in the governor

Elected to 4 year terms

Cannot serve more than 8 years in any 12 year period

Question 2

Lieutenant Governor

Answer 2

Elected to 4 year terms

Question 3

Governor’s Primary Duty

Answer 3

Take care that the laws are faithfully executed

Question 4

Governor’s Veto Power

Answer 4

May veto bill passed by General Assembly

Veto may be overridden by majority vote of both houses

Question 5

Governor’s Power to Grant Pardons

Answer 5

Governor has power to grant a pardon or to commute a sentence for a person convicted of a crime

Does not apply to treason