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Who is the governor of Kentucky?

Who is the governor of Kentucky?

Andy Beshear (Democratic Party)Since 2019
Kentucky/Governor

What is the function of governor?

The primary function of the governor is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law as incorporated in their oath of office under Article 159 of the Indian constitution in the administration of the State affairs.

How is Governor elected?

The Governor of a State is appointed by the President for a term of five years and holds office during his pleasure. Only Indian citizens above 35 years of age are eligible for appointment to this office. Executive power of the State is vested in Governor.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a governor?

A governor’s official duties can include signing bills into law, serving as commander-in-chief of the state’s National Guard and militia forces, convening special sessions of the state legislature, delivering a “state of the state” address to citizens, granting commutations and pardons to prisoners and appointing people to various judicial and state

What is the Governor’s main responsibility?

A main job duty of a governor is to work with the legislature to ensure that the needs of the state are met through oversight hearings, new laws and the establishment of long-term goals and priorities.

Who was the youngest US governor?

The youngest person to ever serve as a governor in the United States was Stevens T. Mason of the Michigan Territory , elected in 1835 having just turned 24.

Who did the governor appoint?

Dr. Merryl Tisch. In 2019,Governor Cuomo appointed Dr.

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