Which Branch
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is a part of this branch.
Judicial
The State legislature passes a bill about school funding. The governor doesn't agree with the bill. What power can she use?
Veto
This controversial governor was the first and only Wisconsin governor who voters tried to recall (remove from office) just one year after he was elected. Voters did not succeed in giving him the boot.
Scott Walker
This candidate is the only Republican running for Governor.
Tom Tiffany
There is one of this type of elected official in the state. They serve four year terms. There are no term limits.
Governor
This branch can veto laws they disagree with.
Executive
True or False: The Governor has the power to appoint Wisconsin's Supreme Court Justices.
False. Wisconsin's Supreme Court Justices are elected by the public.
This governor was colorful, unconventional, and remembered for his integrity and the red vest he wore. He held office from 1979-1983.
Lee Sherman Dreyfus
This candidate's experience includes serving as the Milwaukee County Executive.
David Crowley
There are 99 of these elected officials representing communities all across Wisconsin. They serve two-year terms, with no term limits. Elections for these officials are held during every even-numbered year.
Assembly Representatives
This branch can declare laws or government actions unconstitutional.
Judicial
Flooding has destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in South Central Wisconsin, and left thousands of families without power. How can the Governor make sure federal money and support is available to victims?
He can declare a State of Emergency.
This former governor led the Wisconsin Progressive movement. A Madison high school is named after him.
Robert La Follette
This candidate's past experience includes serving as a Representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly and working in food service.
Francesca Hong
There are 33 representing their districts in Wisconsin. They serve four-year terms and there are NO term limits.
Wisconsin State Senators
This branch is responsible for writing the laws.
Legislative
The Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl. Celebrations have gone too far, with fans lighting fires and flipping cars in the streets of Green Bay. What action can the Governor take to stop the party-gone-wild?
She can call out the National Guard
This man is Wisconsin's longest-serving governor, holding the office from 1987 to 2001.
Tommy Thompson
This candidate's experience includes serving as an executive at Organic Valley, and leading Wisconsin’s Economic Development Corporation
Missy Hughes
There are seven of the elected officials. They serve ten year terms, with no term limits.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices
The Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly are a part of this branch.
Legislative
An environmental activist was sentenced to life in prison after destroying equipment that was being used to build a pipeline through tribal land. There is popular support among Wisconsinites for her release. What can the governor do about it?
She can pardon the convicted activist.
This governor led Wisconsin through the Great Recession of 2008-2009, helping to stabilize state finances during the chaos.
Jim Doyle
This candidate was the first Lieutenant Governor to serve alongside Governor Tony Evers during his first term.
These government officials are NOT elected but are instead appointed by the Governor, then confirmed by the Wisconsin Senate.