2007-04-13 16:28:35 · 9 answers · asked by Lovemylifefriendsfamily 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
lieutenant governor
2007-04-13 16:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by plhudson01 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It varies by state according to each states constitution and how the offices are set up. Most states have a lieutenant governor and that would usually be the person. In states like mine with no lieutenant governor it is the Secretary of State that would take over. There may be other variations I only know how the constitution is set up in a little over half the states.
2007-04-13 16:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by Wilkow Conservative 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It varies from state to state. Some states have lieutenant governers who would take over in such a situation. In NJ, there currently is no lieutenant governer (although the voters have approved the creation of the office as of the last election). Instead, the President of the Senate becomes acting governor.
2007-04-13 16:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by jhartmann21 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You would need to look at your state Constitution for the answer.
In Wisconsin it is the lieutenant governor (which is an elected position) and then next in line after that is the Secretary of State.
2007-04-13 16:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by Vegan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The lieutenant governor steps up in any emergency, whether the governor dies or is simply incapacitated or is out of the country.
Lieu, by the way, means 'in place of' and 'tenant' refers to an occupant, so lieutenant means in place of the occupant - or, the case you refer to, in place of the governor.
2007-04-13 16:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lt. Governor
2007-04-13 16:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by kewtber 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The lieutenant governor. The same one that is temporarily in charge when our governor goes skiing and breaks his leg.
2007-04-13 16:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by RE 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In the vast majority of state the Lt. General takes charge.
2007-04-14 13:37:31 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
who takes the place of lieutenant gov. in alabama if dies
2015-09-08 02:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by B R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋