How can the governor's appointment power influence legislation? Most governors can appoint the majority of commissioners on an executive board within the first two years of their term. Appointments that are agreeable to powerful interest groups can convince the groups to lobby on behalf of the governor's agenda during the legislative session. The governor's influence over the state judiciary by filling vacancies allows the governor a kind of secondary veto through the courts. Threatening to appoint an unfavorable commissioner can convince the legislature to postpone a vote on major legislation.
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