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Executive Office The Governor

Executive Office The Governor. I Need to Find Someone who…. Can give a synonym for the word “pardon.” (1 starburst) Can define “veto” (1 starburst) Can give a synonym for the word “session.” (1 starburst) Can describe the word “succession.” (1 starburst). What’s My Name?.

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Executive Office The Governor

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  1. Executive OfficeThe Governor

  2. I Need to Find Someone who… • Can give a synonym for the word “pardon.” (1 starburst) • Can define “veto” (1 starburst) • Can give a synonym for the word “session.” (1 starburst) • Can describe the word “succession.” (1 starburst)

  3. What’s My Name?

  4. PAT QUINN

  5. Chief officer for execution of laws highest He is the supreme executive power and is responsible for the faithful carrying out/implementation of the laws. Governor Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch

  6. Appoints administrators and directors Can select people for government positions if needed or not provided for under the constitution. http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=2&RecNum=10948

  7. Reorganizes Executive Agencies • http://www.illinois.gov/Government/ExecOrders/Pages/2013_1.aspx

  8. Gives a "State of the State" address Each year I speak to the people of Illinois and discuss the condition of our state. It is called the “ __ of the __ Address” Hint: the President’s yearly speech is called the “State of the Union Address” http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/State-of-State-Address-Pat-Quinn-Illinois-190002611.html

  9. Commander of state's military • As Commander – in –Chief, the governor may call up troops to • enforce the laws • Control or put down rebellion • ward off attack • He DOES NOT have authority over them if they are in the service of the United States. http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=2&RecNum=11110

  10. Calls special legislative sessions We need a special meeting! The Legislature is the General Assembly Why might the Governor need to call a special legislative session?

  11. Grants pardons Hmm…the only way I have heard of pardon is when I want to be excused for something . Can you make any connections between the two?

  12. To “pardon” is… tr.v.par·doned, par·don·ing, par·dons 1. To release (a person) from punishment; exempt from penalty: a convicted criminal who was pardoned by the governor. 2. To let (an offense) pass without punishment. . Exemption of a convicted person from the penalties of an offense or crime by the power of the executor of the laws.

  13. Approves or vetoes laws

  14. In Review

  15. So What happens if the Governor cannot complete his term?Who comes next?

  16. Executive BranchWho comes next? Order of succession

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