Missouri Constitution: Executive Branch

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Term limit (Governor and Treasurer)

2 terms (8 years)

Term for executive officials

4 years

Governor Qualifications

Age: 30 Citizenship: 15 years State Residency: 10 years

Qualifications of Executive Offices

Age: 30 Citizenship: 15 years State Residency: 10 years

Governor Legislative Power

Call a special session of the General Assembly, Address the General Assembly, Recommend bills

Governor Military Power

Commander and Chief of militia -- carry out laws, prevent insurrection and repel invasion

Secretary of State job duties

Custodian (keeper) of the seal of Missouri

Who holds the executive power of the state?

Governor

Executive Offices in Missouri

Governor (Presidential Election year) Lt Governor (Presidential Election year) Secretary of State (Presidential Election year) State Attorney General (Presidential Election year) State Auditor (General Election Year) State Treasurer (Presidential Election year)

Line Item Veto

Governor may strike through portions of a bill in order to maintain the budget. He cannot reduce appropriations for public education or paying the principal and interest on public debt.

Governor's budget power

Governor must submit a budget within 30 days. Missouri must have a balanced budget.

Governor Judicial Power

Grant reprieves, commutations and pardons for state crimes

Where are all public records kept?

Jefferson City (City of Jefferson)

When does Missouri's fiscal year begin and end?

July - June

What are the powers of the Governor?

Laws are carried out in the state.

Succession for Governor

Lt Governor President Pro Tempore of Sentate Speaker of the House Secretary of State


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