North Carolina’s Executive Branch

Duties of NC’s Governor Executive: Carries out laws. Appoints non-elected members of Cabinet. Makes executive orders. Economic: Prepares state budget. Obtains grants. Legislative: Delivers State of State Address. Can veto. Calls NCGA into special session. Judicial: Pardons, reprieves & commute sentences of state offenders. Appoints judges to vacancies. Military: Oversees the state militia. Has emergency powers. Ceremonial: Spokesperson for the state. Lives in the Governor’s mansion.

Requirements of NC Governor Must be at least 30 years old. Must be a resident of NC for 2 years. Must be a qualified voter. Must not have been impeached, convicted of malpractice or any other felony. Must be a 5-year US citizen.

NC’s Governor Pat McCrory Elected in 2012 Republican Serves 4-year term Former mayor of Charlotte Running for re-election

NC’s Lt. Governor Dan Forest Elected in 2012 Republican Only 2nd Republican since 1887! Serves 4-year term Is an architect Running for re-election

Duties of Lieutenant Governor Secedes Governor. President of NC Senate, but can only vote in the event of a tie. Is a member of the Council of State. May have other duties assigned by the Governor.

NC’s Secretary of State Elaine Marshall First elected in 1996, re-elected in 2012 for fifth term 1st Woman in position 4-year term Democrat Running for re-election

Duties of the Secretary of State Oversees all records. Certifies all elections. Signs and records all new laws. Preserves all state historical documents. Is a member of the Council of State.

NC’s Attorney General Roy Cooper Serves a 4-year term First elected in 2000, re-elected in 2012 for 4th term Democrat Running for Governor

Duties of the Attorney General Serves as the “People’s Attorney.” Protects individual citizen rights. Provides legal advice to state and local agencies. Conducts special investigations and prosecutions. Oversees SBI, Consumer Protection and other state law enforcement. Is a member of the Council of State.

NC’s State Treasurer Janet Cowell Serves a 4-year term First elected in 2008, re-elected in 2012 1st woman to hold office Democrat Is not seeking re-election

Duties of the State Treasurer Responsible for receipt, custody, and disbursement of all state funds. Invests state funds. Manages state health plan and retirement plans. Provides financial advice to the Governor and other state institutions, agencies, and offices. Is a member of the Council of State.

Gubernatorial Scenarios, p. 29 For the Activity: Read the scenario as the music is playing. Decide what you as Governor and your cabinet would recommend. Defend your answer with an explanation. To complete the Activity. On p. 29: Which decision was the most difficult to make? Explain why? Will it help you or hurt you in your bid for re-election? What role of the Governor comes in to play in this decision?

Assignment Assign Smore Flyers. Set up Smore account Go over NC County assignments. More on assignment components tomorrow.