1. Governor and State Administration
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2. The Governorship Qualifications Formal qualifications
American citizen, of at least a certain age, & a residence for a certain amount of time
Informal qualifications
Race
Sex
Religion
Name recognition
Personality
Party identification
Experience
Ideology
Ability to use television effectively
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3. The Governorship Selection Term Succession Chosen by popular vote
Usually candidates are picked in the primaries
Term
Four year terms nearly everywhere
Most states limit the number of terms a governor can serve.
Succession
Every state’s constitution provides for a successor.
In 43 states it is the lieutenant governor
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4. The Governorship Removal Compensation
May be removed from office by impeachment except in Oregon.
May be recalled by voters
A petition procedure where voters may remove an elected official.
If a certain percent of people sign the petition, then a special election is held where the official loses their position.
Compensation
Average 100,000+
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5. Governor’s Many Roles Executive Administrator Legislator Party leader
Opinion leader
Ceremonial figure
Formal powers are within the constitution
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6. Governor’s Many Roles Executive Powers
Chief executive in the stat’s gov.
Executive authority is shared by a number of “executive officers”
Appointment and Removal
Enforce and administer law w/ subordinates of own choosing.
Supervisory Powers
Supervise the work of state employees
Budget-making Power
Prepare annual budget to go to the legislature
Military Power
Commander in chief of state militia
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7. Governor’s Many Roles Legislative Powers The Message Power
Power to recommend legislation
Special Sessions
Power to call legislature into special sessions
The Veto Power
The power to veto legislation passed by the legislature.
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8. Governor’s Many Roles Judicial Powers
Powers of executive clemency – mercy that may be shown toward a person convicted of a crime.
Power to Pardon
Power of Commutation – reduce the sentence of a convicted criminal
Power to Reprieve – post pone the execution of a sentence
Power to Parole – allow the release of a prisoner short of the completion of the sentence
Often share these powers w/ a board
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9. Other Executive Officers
Lieutenant Governor
Formal duties of the lieutenant governor are usually not very demanding.
Secretary of State
Serves as the state’s chief clerk and record keeper.
State Treasurer
The custodian of state funds.
Often the state’s chief tax collector or paymaster
Attorney General
State’s chief lawyer
Acts as the legal advisor to state officers and agencies as they perform specific functions.
Represents the state in court
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