What do the powers distribute to?
The legislative, executive and judicial branches of the state government
Who is the Lieutenant governor?
Chief of state
Chief of legislator
Chief administrator
Party chief
Commander in chief
84 years old, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
District Court (including small claims courts and juvenile and domestic relations courts)
Education: To promote an informed and engaged citizenry (I.E., establish minimum standards for local schools)
Public Health: to Promote and protect the health of its citizen (I.E., fund health benefits)
Environment:To protect natural resource (I.E., improve water quality and the Chesapeake Bay)
State Budget: To approve a biennial (Two Year) budget prepared by the governor
Revenue: to levy and collect taxes
How many years is the Governor’s term of office?
They enforce the laws
What are the Governor’s executive powers?
They enforce state laws
What are the duties of the Lieutenant Governor?
To serve as the president of the senate and preside over the senate