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Since the people of America had just broken off from England due to a bad king they were very hesitant towards a new government.They made sure that if they were to have a ruler his powers must be within limits. They also needed a "ruler" who would do good for their new flourishing country, so they picked Washington.
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Why did many states constitution limit the power of the state governors?
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What is a major criticisms of the Texas constitution?
The criticism of the Texas constitution is that it did not limit the power of government enough. The constitution of the state would be re-written to limit government power in the state.
Why did the state constitutions limit the power of the early state governors?
In writing state constitutions, Americans were well aware of the problems that had led to the Revolution. Colonists had been unhappy with governors appointed by the British Crown. Thus, the new constitutions minimized the powers of state governors.
How did they protect people from future government tyranny?
The US Constitution provided a limited amount of power to the government and explicitly stated that any power not given by the constitution to the national government is automatically power of the state governors.
How does the supremacy clause limit state power?
If the state law conflicts with the constitution or federal laws it'll get thrown out.
Can governors pardon criminals?
Yes, governors have the power to pardon criminals in their state.
Who has the power of state legislatures and governors?
The president
What led to the people writing the state constitutions to limit the governors?
The people were led to writing state constitutions to limit the power of the governs because the governs thought that they could rule the their state they way they wanted. Also the people thought they weren't being treated right.
How were Governors selected under Georgia's first state constitution in 1777?
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Can state governors remove president?
Yes and no. The governors have no legal way to remove a president from his office in the constitution. Governors can however call for a constitutional convention and make a new constitution. So yes they can remove a president, just not quickly.
Does the constitution provide for the governor succeeding himherself?
The US Constitution does not make provisions for state governors. Each state constitution sets out the requirements to be a governor of that state; the term of office and the term limits.
How much power did the state's governors have?
A little bit
