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Missouri Executive Branch. Organization of State Government. Similarities to Federal Government Both have 3 branches with similar duties and powers Similar system of checks and balances Both have a Bill of Rights Why State government is necessary
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Organization of State Government • Similarities to Federal Government • Both have 3 branches with similar duties and powers • Similar system of checks and balances • Both have a Bill of Rights • Why State government is necessary • Carry out responsibilities given to them by U.S. Constitution • Ex. – highway construction, intrastate commerce, traffic laws, education, marriage and divorce laws
Structure of the Missouri Executive Branch • Separately Elected Executive Offices: • Governor • Lieutenant Governor • State Auditor • Secretary of State • State Treasurer • Attorney General
Executive Branch Elected Officers • Governor • Qualifications • Must be a U.S. Citizen for at least 15 years • Qualified voter of the state • Lived in Missouri for the last 10 years • At least 30 years old • Term • Four year term • May only serve two terms • Can be recalled through special election of the voters Jay Nixon
Executive Branch Elected Officers • Lieutenant Governor • Qualifications and Term • Same as governor • Duties • Presides over Senate (may only vote to break a tie) • Takes over if Governor is unable to serve • Serves on committees, acts as governor’s representative Peter Kinder
Executive Branch Elected Officers • Secretary of State • Qualifications • Resident of Missouri for 1 year • Term • 4 Years, two terms • Duties • Records, files, and certifies public documents of the state • Keeper of the state’s great seal • Central election officer Jason Kander
Executive Branch Elected Officers • Attorney General Qualifications • Must be an attorney and live in Jefferson City • Serves a four year term maximum two terms • Duties • Chief law enforcement officer of the state • States legal counsel • Provide legal and criminal investigation services for state • Provide legal representation for the state in civil cases • Advise state officers, departments and agencies of legal rights/responsibilities • Provide Governor, Legislature and other officials with legal opinions
Executive Branch Elected Officers • State Treasurer • Qualifications • Same as Secretary of State • Term • 4 Years • Duties • Manages state funds Clint Zwieffel
Executive Branch Elected Officers • State Auditor • Qualifications • Same as Governor • Term • 4 Years • Duties • Examines the Accounts of All State Agencies Nicole Galloway