Pennsylvania Constitution Article IV.
Pennsylvania Constitution – Article IV: The Executive
Article IV of the Pennsylvania Constitution outlines the Executive Branch of the state government. Here's a summary of its main provisions:
Section 1: Executive Department
The executive power is vested in the Governor.
Other executive officers include the Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Auditor General, and State Treasurer.
Section 2: Election of Governor and Lieutenant Governor
They are elected by the people for a four-year term.
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor must be elected jointly, appearing together on the general election ballot.
Section 3: Qualifications of Governor
Must be at least 30 years old.
Must be a U.S. citizen and a Pennsylvania resident for 7 years prior to the election.
Section 4: Disqualifications
A person cannot serve more than two consecutive terms as Governor.
Section 5: Powers of Governor
Commander-in-Chief of the state’s military forces.
Can grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons, except in cases of impeachment.
Must report to the General Assembly on the state’s affairs.
Section 6: Approvals and Vetoes
The Governor reviews bills passed by the General Assembly.
May sign them into law or veto them.
The General Assembly can override a veto with a two-thirds vote.
Section 7: Appointments
The Governor appoints heads of departments and other officers, often with Senate approval.
Section 8: Lieutenant Governor
Assumes the role of Governor if the Governor dies, resigns, or is removed from office.
Section 9: Pardoning Power
The Governor can pardon offenses, with the advice of the Board of Pardons for certain crimes.
Section 10–16: Additional Provisions
Cover issues like the impeachment of the Governor, filling vacancies, executive clemency procedures, and the creation or elimination of departments.
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