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B. Selection: chosen by popular vote C. Term: 4 years (2) D. Succession: usually Lt. Governor E. Removal: impeachment, except Oregon 1. recall: by petition- if 25% of people that voted for governor will take back their votes, can be removed
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Governor & State Administration
The Governorship is a direct descendent of the earliest officeA. Qualifications
1. Formal (typically)- U.S. Citizen, 25-30 yr old, live in state, qualified voter
2. Informal- race, sex, religion, name recognition, personality, party affiliation, etc.
B. Selection: chosen by popular voteC. Term: 4 years (2)D. Succession: usually Lt. GovernorE. Removal: impeachment, except Oregon
1. recall: by petition- if 25% of people that voted for governor will take back their votes, can be removed
Governor’s many roles
A. Executive powers1. Appointment &
removal (hire/fire)2. Supervisory powers
over everyone3. Budget- making
power4. Military- in charge of
National Guard
Governor’s many roles
B. Legislative powers1. Message power- recommend legislation2. Congress- can call special sessions3. Veto- can only reject one or more measures- not the entire bill
Judicial powers: clemency- grant powers of mercy
1. Pardon: release person of all legal consequences (only after conviction)2. Commutation: reduce sentence3. Reprieve: postpones execution4. Parole: release short of complete term
***Often shared w/1 or more boards (parole board)
Other Executive Officers
A. Lieutenant Governor: succeeds if vacancy in governorship
Presides over senate in ½ states
B. Secretary of State: state’s chief clerk & record keeper
Other Executive Officers
B. State Treasurer: chief tax collector/state’s pay master
C. Attorney General: legal advisor, represents state in court
Richard Ellis
John Swallow