Indiana Executive
Who is Indiana's chief executive?
Governor
What is Indiana's legislative branch called?
The General Assembly
What is a key difference between Cities and Towns?
Cities have a Mayor
Cities are usually larger
What is a person from Indiana called?
A Hoosier
How long is a Governor's term?
4 years
How many members are in Indiana's House of Representatives?
100
What elected body is in charge of a School District?
School Board
What is our two-tiered system of government where states and the national government share power called?
Federalism
If the Governor resigns/dies, who becomes Governor?
Lieutenant Governor
How old do you need to be to become a member of the Indiana Senate?
25
Who is the executive in a township?
Township Trustee
What is the three-step process to amending the Indiana Constitution?
Pass General Assembly
Pass a newly elected General Assembly
Pass a popular vote
Who is the head of the Indiana legal department?
Attorney General
Why does the Indiana legislative branch have shorter sessions in even years?
It allows time for campaigning
Who is in charge of the budget at the County level?
County Council
How many justices are on the Indiana Supreme Court?
5
Who runs Indiana's elections?
Secretary of State
Indiana has a part-time/citizen legislature. This means they are not writing laws all year long. What is one advantage of this?
Costs less money
Living near constituents/voters
More variety in candidates
What body is the legislative and executive branch of a county?
3 County Commissioners
When was the current Indiana Constitution established?
1851