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A Lieutenant Governor is a deputy and/or successor to a head of state within a given jurisdiction. The role of a Lieutenant Governor varies depending on jurisdiction.
In most U.S. states, the Lieutenant Governor is the deputy to the state Governor. In some states, the Lieutenant Governor acts as the President of the Senate and/or the Secretary of State. The Lieutenant Governor is typically second in the line of succession after the Governor, taking over in the Governor's absence, and, in the event of the Governor's death, resignation, or removal from office, becomes either the Governor or the acting Governor.
In Canada, the Governor General appoints a Lieutenant Governor for each province to represent the Queen in her capacity as Crown in Right of that province. The Lieutenant Governors act as the de facto heads of the provincial states, with roles that are largely ceremonial, but also include the duty to ensure the continuity of stable provincial governments and to protect against ministerial abuse of power.
In Australia, a lieutenant Governor is someone who stands ready to step in for the Governor-General or a state Governor should it become necessary. This role has no powers of its own, but may be filled in conjunction with holding another office. On the federal level, it is filled by the longest serving state Governor, and in the states of New South Wales and Victoria, it is filled by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
In the British Crown Dependencies of Guernsey, the Isle of Mann, and Jersey, the Lieutenant Governor represents the British Crown and acts as the de facto head of state, as well as a liaison between the UK government and government of the dependency in question.
In the Indian union territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, and Pondicherry, the Lieutenant-Governor acts as the administrator of that territory under the direction of the federal government, and is appointed by the President.
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∙ 15y agoA Lt. Governor is second in command to the Governor in state government, like the Vice President to the President in national government.
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Who is the current lieutenant govenor of quebec?
Pierre Duchesne
The presiding officer of the upper house of a state legislature is?
lieutenant govenor.
In the provincial government who represents the queen?
Lt. govenor
What are the leading vegetables in Kansas?
I believe you mean Govenor Mark Parkinson and Lieutenant Governor Troy Findley.
Who was the lieutenant governor David Lam?
The lieutenant govenor David Lam was a great person. He grew up very poor and didn't get to go to school. David Lam was lieutenant govenor for many years and at the age of 63 passed his job onto Danial Kerkoosak. Now David Lam has passed away but lived the best life to be lived.
Who was the first Lieutenant Govenor of Alberta?
The first lieutenant governor appointed for the province was George Hedley Vicars Bulyea, serving from September 1, 1905 to October 20, 1915.
Who is the leader of the state government?
the president actually our state government is the govenor the president is our local govenor
How many days does the govenor get to consider a bill?
the govenor has 30 days to consider a bill
Who was Thomas Jefferson the govenor of from 1779 to 1781?
he was the govenor of viginia in 1779 and 1780
Who is the current general-govenor of new zealand?
Anand Satyanand is the current govenor general.
Why did Champlain divide the colony in 1612?
When Champlain became Lieutenant govenor he still hoped to establish a permanent colony in New France. The fur trade company did not want settlers, so Champlain had the colony divided into two rgions.
How do you bypass the govenor on a 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 V8?
It does not have a govenor. Speed is computer controlled.
