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What does governor mean?

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The phrase incumbent governor would be referring to the current governor. As of June 2014, Terry Branstad of Iowa is America's longest serving governor.

What does it take to get into Governor's school?

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To get into Governor's school, you typically need to demonstrate academic excellence, good character, and a passion for learning. The specific requirements may vary depending on the state and program, but they often include a competitive application process, letters of recommendation, essays, and sometimes an interview. Strong grades, test scores, and involvement in extracurricular activities can also improve your chances of being accepted.

How many times can the governor of NY be re elected?

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The governor of New York can be re-elected an unlimited number of times. There is no specific term limit in place for the governor's office.

If a governor rejects only a portion of a bill rather than the entire thing he or she has exercised a .?

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If a governor rejects only a portion of a bill rather than the entire thing, he or she has exercised a line item veto. This allows the governor to eliminate specific provisions or spending items from a bill without rejecting the entire legislation. Line item vetoes are often used to remove sections that the governor disagrees with or believes are unnecessary.

Who was the first state republican governor?

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The first Republican governor in the United States was John C. Fremont, who served as the territorial governor of California from 1847 to 1848. However, the first Republican governor of a state within the modern-day boundaries of the United States was William Henry Gist, who served as the governor of South Carolina from 1858 to 1860.

How many years has bill ritter been governor?

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Bill Ritter served as the Governor of Colorado for 4 years, from 2007 to 2011.

How many terms can a governor in Virginia be elected for?

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In Virginia, a governor can serve only one term at a time. However, there is no limit on the total number of terms a governor can serve. This means that a governor can be re-elected for multiple terms, as long as they are not consecutive.

Is it possible to run a Governor out of office?

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Yes, it is possible to remove a governor from office through various means, depending on the specific jurisdiction's rules and regulations. This can include impeachment, recall elections, or resignation under pressure from public outcry or political pressure. Each state or country may have its own specific procedures for removing a governor from office.

What is salary for governor in Idaho?

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As of 2021, the annual salary for the Governor of Idaho is $127,200.

What is the salary of the governor of Maryland?

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Governor's annual salary is $150,000 and the annual salary of the Lieutenant Governor is $125,000.

Do you have to be born in the US to become the president of the US?

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Yes, you could be president of your local sports or gaming club, you could be president of a country that is not the USA, you could be the president of an international company.

How do you get the governor's code on death row?

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first:buy all of the items

second:make sure that he has made over a 60% improvement

third:email the govener and he may send you the code

THINGS TO HELP HIM IMPROVE!!!

brushing teeth/looking in miror-work ethics-more money

playing games-respect

reading "respect the law"-respect

eating-health and happiness

sleeping-energy

turning off the lights when sleeping-gets and loses happiness

What party does the current governor belong to?

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The current Illinois governor is a Republican.

Is the governor elected by the people?

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No. The people have absolutely no say in who is offered the position of Governor-General. The Governor-general is appointed by the Queen, on the advice and recommendation of the Prime Minister.

What political affiliation is the governor of Virginia?

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Terry McAuliffe is the 72nd and current governor of Virginia. He was elected in in 2013 and assumed office January 11, 2014. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The Governor in Virginia serves a four year term. The Governor in Virginia has no limit on the number of terms that may be served. However, the Governor cannot serve two consecutive terms.

Is London in US?

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There are numerous places in the states called "London". * London, Arkansas - * London, California - * London, Indiana - * London, Kentucky - * London, Minnesota - * London, Ohio - * London, Richland County, Ohio - * London, Pennsylvania - * London, Texas - * London, West Virginia - * London, Wisconsin - * London Mills, Illinois - * London Springs, Oregon.

Does Kansas allow a governor to be impeached?

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1917 - James E. Ferguson, Texas"Farmer Jim" Ferguson had been elected to a second term as governor in 1916, with support of prohibitionists. In his second term, he "became embroiled" in a dispute with the University of Texas. In 1917 a Travis County grand jury indicted him on nine charges; one charge was embezzlement. The Texas Senate, acting as a court of impeachment, convicted (25-3) Ferguson on 10 charges. Although Ferguson resigned before being convicted, "the court of impeachment's judgment was sustained, preventing Ferguson from holding public office in Texas."

Who was Governor of Georgia longest?

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The following previous governors of Georgia have all served two terms, totaling to eight years. However, their actual amount of days are also listed:

Joseph E. Brown (2,748 days)

George Busbee (2,918 days)

Joe Frank Harris (2,923 days)

Zell Miller (2,856 days)

George E. Perdue (2,918 days)

So truly, Joe Frank Harris was the longest serving governor of Georgia of all time, with 2,923 days of service.

Who was the governor of Michigan in 1985?

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James Blanchard (born August 8, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan) succeeded William Milliken as the forty-fifth Governor of Michigan, serving between January 1, 1983 and January 1, 1991, including the whole of 1987.

Who is the govener of Tennessee?

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The Governor of Tennessee serves a four-year term with a maximum of two consecutive terms. The Tennessee General Assembly is the state legislature. It consists of the 33-member Senate and the 99-member House of Representatives. House members serve two-year terms and Senate members serve four-year terms.

What is the address of the governor of Texas?

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The postal address for the office of the Attorney General in Texas (who at present is Greg Abbott) is 300 West 15th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701. The website of the Attorney General also gives email addresses for various different departments.

Term limits for governor in Pennsylvania?

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New Jersey governors are restricted to two consecutive terms in office, after which they must wait four years before being eligible to run again.