1. The State Executive Branch
The Executive Branch of the State Government is similar to the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.

2. The National and State Executive Branch
Barrack Obama President
Dave Heinaman Nebraska Governor

3. Executive Branch
Federal State

4. Executive Branch
White House

5. Executive Branch
Capital Building

6. The Office of Governor Qualifications
In most states
30 years old and a resident of the state for at least 5 years.
Most have generally held public office or been in politics.

7. In 1997 only 2 of the 50 governors were women. (Most are men.)

8. Kay Orr of Nebraska

9. Female United States Governors
Thirty-two women have served or are serving as the governor of a U.S. state.
Six women are serving as governors of U.S. states. Previously, there were a record nine women serving as chief executive of their states on two different occasions

10. One elected most Governors serve a four year term.
A Governor can be impeached.
The voters can recall a governor with a recall election.

11. Lieutenant Governor is the 1st person in line if the Governor dies.

12. Powers and Duties of the Governor
States Chief Executive- execute the laws that the state legislature passes.

13. The power to veto bills.

14. States Chief Legislature
The Governor cannot pass laws, but he can suggest and promote the laws he wants passed.

15. Pardons- forgiveness and freedom from punishment.
The Governor can offer
Pardons- forgiveness and freedom from punishment.
Reprieve- a delay in carrying out a death sentence.

16. Reprieve
Electric chair

17. Commute- reduce a criminals sentence.
Parole- an early release from prison with certain restrictions.
Usually committees or boards make the decisions rather than just the governor.

18. Leader of the National Guard

19. Chief of State or ceremonial leader
Greets important visitors
Is in charge of ceremonies.
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