Chapter 4
Section 2
Using pages 115 - 118 find the following information.
Executive Branch - ______
______
Chief Executive Officer is: ______
Complete the chart below.
Make sure to read each section VERY carefully not to forget any information.
Position / Qualifications / Term / Duties (list all that are given)Governor
Position / Name / Duties (list all that are given)
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Treasurer
Commissioner of Agriculture
Commissioner of insurance
Chapter 4
Section 2
Using pages 115 - 118 find the following information.
Executive Branch - Implements and enforces the laws passed by the legislative branch.
Chief Executive Officer is: Governor Bobby Jindal
Complete the chart below.
Make sure to read each section VERY carefully not to forget any information.
Position / Qualifications / Term / Duties (list all that are given)Governor / - 25 years old
- citizen of the United States and
Louisiana for at least 5 years. / - 4 year term
- can serve 2 consecutive terms.
(back to back) / - Prepares and submits budget to legislature
(influences how money is spend)
- Appoints citizens to hundreds of boards and commissions.
(gives governor power to influence)
-Governor can call a special session of the legislature to discuss specific subjects.
Position / Name / Duties (list all that are given)
Lieutenant Governor / Jay Dardenne / - Serves much like the public relations officer.
- Head of the State Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
- Becomes acting Governor if the Governor is out of state
- Becomes Governor if the Governor is unable to act or leaves office.
Attorney General / Buddy Caldwell / - heads the states legal offices, the Department of Justice
- provides opinions on questions of law.
- brings legal action on behalf of the state. (1990 State sued the tobacco companies)
- also defends Louisiana laws if they are challenged in federal court.
Secretary of State / Tom Schedler / - chief election officer
- keeps Louisiana’s official records and publishes the acts and journals of the legislature
- keeper of the Great Seal.
Treasurer / John Kennedy / - in charge of the states money
- keeps records of state’s income and expenses
- must give yearly financial report one month before regular session
Commissioner of Agriculture / Mike Strain / - promotes Louisiana agriculture and forestry and oversees soil and water conservation
Commissioner of insurance / James J. Donelon / - enforces the insurance laws passed by the legislature