Definition
The office of individual who has been elected as the chief executive official of a state in the United States and territories of the United States. Governors serve terms ranging from two to four years; are usually restricted to two terms in office; and possess veto powers, powers to call special sessions of the legislature, powers to grant pardons and reprieves, and many other appointive, administrative and financial powers.
URL Name
TD-6600-8000-300
Third Level Code
TD-6600
Taxonomy Code
TD-6600.8000-300
Parent Code
TD-6600.8000
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TD
Fifth Level Code
TD-6600-8000-300
Fourth Level Code
TD-6600-8000
Use References
State Governor Offices
Publication Status
Online