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The Dimensions of Gubernatorial Power

The Dimensions of Gubernatorial Power. Tyler Arnot Jordan Bell Kristina Connolly Andrea Tacconi. Michigan’s Gubernatorial Power. Governor: Jennifer Granholm Lt. Governor: John Cherry Jr. Institutional Powers: (3.6/3.5) 4 year term, only 2 terms permitted

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The Dimensions of Gubernatorial Power

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  1. The Dimensions of Gubernatorial Power Tyler Arnot Jordan Bell Kristina Connolly Andrea Tacconi

  2. Michigan’s Gubernatorial Power Governor: Jennifer Granholm Lt. Governor: John Cherry Jr. Institutional Powers: (3.6/3.5) • 4 year term, only 2 terms permitted • Full responsibility of Budget, Legislature has unlimited power to change executive Budget • Item Veto with majority of legislature vote to override • Simple minority in both Houses • Governor appoints, Legislature approves in six functional areas Personal Powers: (4.5/3.8) • Electoral Mandate: Narrow majority of 3 - 5 points • Ambition Ladder: Steady Progression • Future: Early in term, can run again • Job Performance: Over 60% positive approval rating

  3. Wisconsin’s Gubernatorial Power Governor: Jim Doyle Lt. Governor: Barbara Lawton Institutional Powers: (3.3/3.5) • 4 year term, no restraint on reelection • Full responsibility of budget, Legislature has unlimited power to change executive budget • Item veto and majority of legislature vote to override • Simple Minority in both houses • Governor appoints, Legislature approves in six functional areas Personal Powers: (4.5/3.8) - Electoral mandate: narrow majority of 3-5 points • Ambition ladder: steady progression • Future: early in term, can run again • Job performance: over 60% positive job approval rating

  4. Minnesota’s Gubernatorial Power Governor: Tim Pawlenty Lt. Governor: Carol Molnau Institutional Powers: (3.8/3.5) • 4 year term, no restraint on reelection • Full responsibility of Budget, Legislature has unlimited power to change executive Budget • Item Veto with majority of legislature vote to override • Split control in the legislature [House (R) Senate (DFL)] • Governor approves and shares appointment in six functional areas Personal Powers: (4.0/3.8) • Electoral Mandate: 6-10 points • Ambition Ladder: Legislative Leader/Member of Congress • Future: Early in term, can run again • Job Performance: 50-59% positive approval rating

  5. Iowa’s Gubernatorial Power Governor: Tom Vilsack Lt. Governor: Sally Pederson Institutional Powers: (3.7/3.5) • 4 year term, no restraint on reelection • Full responsibility of budget, Legislature has unlimited power to change executive budget • Item veto and a special majority vote of legislature to override • Split control in legislature [Senate (R) House (R)] • Someone else points, governor approves or shares appointment Personal Powers: (4.5/3.8) • Electoral Mandate: comfortable majority of 6 to 10 points • Ambition Ladder: steady progression • Future: early in term, can run again • Job Performance: 50 to 59% positive approval rating

  6. Power as Governor: Tom Vilsack – Iowa (D)

  7. Priorities • Economy • Education • Health • Safe Communities • Environment Political Success • Ambition • Bills Enacted • Popularity

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