I. The Office of Governor

A. History of the Office
B. Today's Governors
C. Getting There: Gubernatorial Campaigns

II. Being Governor: Duties and Responsibilities

A. Developing and Making Policy
B. Marshalling Legislative Action
C. Administering the Executive Branch
D. Master of Ceremonies
E. Coordinating Intergovernmental Relations
F. Promoting Economic Development
G. Leading the Political Party

III. Formal Powers of the Governor

A. Tenure
B. Appointment Power
C. Veto Power
D. Budgetary Power
E. Reorganization Power
F. Staffing Power
G. The Relevance of the Formal Powers

IV. Informal Powers

A. Tools of Persuasion and Leadership
B. Characteristics of a Successful Governor

V. Removal from Office VI. Other Executive Branch Officials

A. Attorney General
B. Lieutenant Governor
C. Treasurer
D. Secretary of State

VII. The Vigor of U.S. Governors