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Abstract
A common measure of the formal powers of American governors is examined over three time periods and compared with a more recently developed measure that emphasizes the chief executives’ appointment power. The changes over time reveal that governors are gaining in formal authority primarily because of increased veto power and lengthier tenure. A multivariate statistical analysis reveals that governors with greater formal powers tend to be found among more affluent and industrialized states.