Legislative Branch
How many parts make up the legislative branch?
2
What are the two parts of the executive branch?
Governor and executive council
Who comes up with the ideas for a law?
Anyone
How many levels of government are there?
3- Local/County, State, or Federal
What are the two parts of the legislative branch?
Who is our current govermor?
Chris Sununu
What is the name for a proposed law? (what we call it before it gets signed into law)
a bill
Who is in charge of our country at the federal level?
President
How many representatives do we have in NH?
About 400
How long does the governor get elected for?
2 year term
Who gets to vote on the bills?
senators and legislators
Who is in charge of our state?
Governor
How many senators does NH have?
24
What is the job of the executive branch?
Enforce the laws
What two things can the governor do with a bill when he or she gets it?
sign it or veto it
What is the group that supports the governor and helps make decisions?
The Council of Five or the Executive Council
What is the job of the legislative branch?
The make laws for New Hampshire
What is one job of the governor?
sign or veto bills, appoint judges, enforce laws
If the governor vetos a bill, what happens to it?
It goes back to the house and the senate to vote again, but this time, it needs 2/3 majority to pass
Name two things that the local government takes care of.
Schools, town roads, town pools or parks, police, fire