What are the governor’s formal powers? How does the governor exercise these powers?
• The governor has executive powers of appointment (although limited due to the plural executive), budget powers (limited by the Legislative Budget Board), military power, and police power. • The governor has the following legislative powers: message power, veto power (including the line-item veto), and the power to call special sessions and set the agenda. • The governor has the following judicial powers: appoint judges to fill vacancies until the next election.