Illinois Executive Branch

Worksheet by Jennifer Fox
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Subjects
History, Social Studies
Grades
8
Language
ENG
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List the qualifications for all executive branch offices. Sort each statement about the governor into either true or false True The governor has the job of enforcing the law The governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia The governor's term of office is four years The governor may veto a bill False The General Assembly cannot be called into special session by the Governor The governor is in charge of foreign affairs The governor cannot grant pardons The governor must be 35 years old Match the word with the definition reprieves cancellation or postponement of a punishment commutations change a punishment to a lesser one pardons forgiveness of offense without punishment militia citizens organized for military service True or False? All state executive officers serve four-year terms True The governor is elected at the same time as the president False The Comptroller is in charge of drivers licensing False The Attorney General provides legal representation for the state True Maintains state records Secretary of State Chief legal officer Attorney General Exercises powers assigned by the governor Lt. Governor Safekeeping of monies Treasurer Maintains central fiscal accounts Comptroller What is the order of succession for the governor?

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