Executive OfficeThe Governor

I Need to Find Someone who…

1. Can give a synonym for the word “pardon.” (1 starburst)2. Can define “veto” (1 starburst)3. Can give a synonym for the word “session.” (1

starburst)4. Can describe the word “succession.” (1 starburst)

What’s My Name?

PAT QUINN

Chief officer for execution of laws

He is the supreme executive power and is responsible for the faithful carrying out/implementation of the laws.

highest

Governor

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Appoints administrators and directors

Can select people for government positions if needed or not provided for under the

constitution.http://

www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=2&RecNum=10948

Reorganizes Executive Agencies

• http://www.illinois.gov/Government/ExecOrders/Pages/2013_1.aspx

Gives a "State of the State" address

Each year I speak to the people of Illinois and discuss the condition of our

state. It is called the “ __ of the __ Address”

Hint: the President’s

yearly speech is called

the “State of the

Union Address”

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/State-of-State-Address-Pat-Quinn-Illinois-190002611.html

Commander of state's military

As Commander – in –Chief, the governor may call up troops to

1. enforce the laws 2. Control or put down rebellion 3. ward off attack

He DOES NOT have authority over them if they are in the service of the United States.

http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=2&RecNum=11110

Calls special legislative sessions

We need a special meeting!

The Legislature is the General Assembly

Why might the Governor need to call a special legislative session?

Grants pardons

Hmm…the only way I have heard of pardon is when I

want to be excused for something .

Can you make any connections between the two?

To “pardon” is…tr.v. par·doned, par·don·ing, par·dons

1. To release (a person) from punishment; exempt from penalty: a convicted criminal who was

pardoned by the governor.2. To let (an offense) pass without punishment.

. Exemption of a convicted person from the

penalties of an offense or crime by the power of the executor of the laws.

Approves or vetoes laws

In ReviewGovernor’s Jobs…

Execution of the laws

Appoints administrators and directors

Reorganizes executive agenciesGives the State of the State addressCommander in chiefCall special sessions of the legislature

Grant reprieves and pardonsApproves or vetoes a bill

So What happens if the Governor cannot complete his term?Who comes next?

Executive BranchWho comes next? Order of succession

*• Governor - Pat Quin

1st

• Lieutenant Governor -- Sheila Simon

2nd

• Attorney General - Lisa Madigan

3rd

• Secretary of State - Jesse White