SLG - The Governor and State Administration Lesson

 

The Governor and State Administration Lesson

 

The Governor's Powers

Infographic representing the Governor's powers as listed in the infomration below the image.

 

The Governor  is the Chief Executive of a State

  • The governor of a state is elected to office by popular vote.
  • The governor shares powers with other government officials and executive officers. These officials include: Lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, and attorney general.

 

The Governor has Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Powers

  • Executive Powers
    • The governor has the power to appoint and remove government officials from office.
    • The governor has supervisory powers.
    • The governor has budget-making powers.
    • The governor has some military powers, such as overseeing the National Guard.
  • Legislative Powers
    • The governor has the power to recommend legislation.
    • The governor can call special sessions.
    • The governor has the power to veto state bills.
  • Judicial Powers
    • The governor has the power pardon or release a criminal from punishment.
    • The governor has the power to postpone a sentence (reprieve).
    • The governor has the power of veto to set a criminal free before finishing a sentence (parole).

 

Removing a Governor from Office

  • All states can impeach a governor for wrongdoing except the state of Oregon.
  • Recall exists in 18 states, which means that voters can petition for a special election to decide whether to remove the current officeholder from office.

 

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