1. Executive branch at the state level governor

2. Chief Executive “President of the State” = GOVERNOR Chief executive – Commander in chief of state militia – Appointing government officials – Greatest source of executive power: Budget-making role – Legislatures must approve it – Has control over where the money is allotted to

3. Chief Executive, cont Legislative leader – Propose legislation – Can veto any bill ITEM VETO: power to reject particular parts of a bill….PRESIDENTS DO NOT HAVE THIS POWER

4. Chief Executive, cont. Judicial power – Appoints certain state judges – Reduce/overturn the sentences of people convicted of crimes

5. Qualifications Must be an American citizen 25-30 years old (in Ohio- over the age of 18) Reside in state you are running for (Ohio- need to have lived here for a minimum of 5 years) 4 year term (Ohio- 4 year term and maximum of 2 consecutive terms)

6. Executive officials: (Ohio) Governors “Team” (Cabinet members) Lieutenant Governor: Secretary of State: Auditor of State: Attorney General: Treasurer of State: State Board of Education:

7. Ohio executive branch