MISSOURI EXECUTIVE BRANCH ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT Similarities

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 • 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 Treasurer Attorney General

ORDER OF SUCCESSION Governor Lt. Governor President Pro Tempore of Senate Speaker of House Sec. of State

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

Governor’s Mansion

Commander in Chief of National Guard Grants pardons and reprieves of criminals Executes and enforces state laws Powers of the Governor Line-item veto – ability to strike out certain parts of a bill and make the rest law Appoints state government officials Liaison between state and federal government

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