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North Carolina Executive Branch

North Carolina Executive Branch. Chapter 13 Section 2. Governor. Governor- leader of the State Executive Branch Term 4 year terms Unlimited number of terms but only 2 can be consecutive Ex. Jim Hunt 1976 and 1980 then again 1992 and 1996 Qualifications 30 years old

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North Carolina Executive Branch

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  1. North Carolina Executive Branch Chapter 13 Section 2

  2. Governor • Governor- leader of the State Executive Branch • Term • 4 year terms • Unlimited number of terms but only 2 can be consecutive • Ex. Jim Hunt 1976 and 1980 then again 1992 and 1996 • Qualifications • 30 years old • US citizen for 5 years • Lived in NC for the past 2 years Bev Perdue (Democrat)

  3. Governor cont. • Duties: • Appoints state officials • Coordinates works of state agencies • Administers state budget • Proposes legislation • Commutes (reduces) prisoners sentences • Represents North Carolina with other states

  4. Lt. Governor • Lt. Governor is the 2nd highest leader of the State Executive Branch • Same limits on term as Governor • Same qualifications as Governor • Lt. Governor takes over as Governor if needed • Serves as President of the Senate • Governor and Lt. Governor do not run together on the same ticket in an election, instead they are voted on separately • Sometimes Governors and Lt. Governors work closely together, sometimes they do not Current Lt. Governor Walter Dalton

  5. Council of State • Elected by voters • Serves 4 year terms • Can serve unlimited number of terms

  6. Council of State

  7. Council of State cont.

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