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Governmental lists of cults and sects
Governmental lists of cults and sects are official state documents naming religious movements, most notably French and Belgian parliamentary reports of 1995 and 1997 that included mainstream religions.
Governmentality
Governmentality: Michel Foucault's concept from his 1978–79 Collège de France lectures, denoting rationalities and practices of governing conduct, from pastoral power through raison d'État, liberalism, and neoliberalism; basis of governmentality studies.
Governor
Governor: chief executive of a U.S. state, commonwealth, or territory (55 total), elected to four-year terms except two-year terms in New Hampshire and Vermont; also the title for crown representatives and India's state heads.
Governor (device)
A governor, also called a speed governor, is a device that senses an engine's or turbine's speed and adjusts fuel or steam to hold a desired level despite load changes.
Governor (film)
Governor (Governor: The Silent Saviour) is a 2026 Hindi biographical political drama directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, starring Manoj Bajpayee as an RBI Governor battling India's 1990–91 economic crisis, released 12 June 2026.
Governor (India)
Governor (राज्यपाल): constitutional head of each Indian state, appointed by the President; executive power vests in the Governor, exercised on ministerial advice except narrow discretion, shaped by Shamsher Singh, Nabam Rebia, and the 2025 assent rulings.
Governor (United States)
Governor (United States): popularly elected chief executive of the 55 states, commonwealths, and territories; four-year terms except NH and VT; veto, appointment, clemency, emergency, and National Guard powers vary by state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, born 1965, is a Nigerian politician who has served as Governor of Lagos State since 2019, first elected on the All Progressives Congress platform.
Governor General of Canada
The Governor General of Canada is the King's federal representative, exercising most Crown powers on ministerial advice, commanding the Canadian Forces, and appointing governments. Louise Arbour became the 31st governor general in June 2026.
Governor General's Awards
The Governor General's Awards are a family of Canadian prizes presented in the Governor General's name, most notably the literary awards founded in 1936 by Lord Tweedsmuir.
Governor General's Foot Guards
Governor General's Foot Guards (GGFG), senior reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, formed 7 June 1872 in Ottawa, based at Cartier Square Drill Hall, allied to the Coldstream Guards, with 34 battle honours and three Victoria Crosses.
Governor of Alabama
Governor of Alabama: chief executive of Alabama, four-year term, 54th and current governor Kay Ivey since 2017. Qualifications: age 30, seven-year state residency; powers include item veto, clemency, militia command.
Governor of California
Governor of California: the state's chief executive under Constitution Article V, leading the executive branch, making appointments, exercising veto, and emergency powers; current officeholder Gavin Newsom, sworn in January 7, 2019.
Governor of Colorado
Governor of Colorado: the state's chief executive under Article IV of the Colorado Constitution, with veto, item-veto, appointment, militia, and disaster powers; two consecutive four-year terms; office dates to 1861 territory, first statehood governor John L. Routt.
Governor of Danyang
The Governor of Danyang (丹阳尹) was the chief official of the capital prefecture of the Eastern Jin and Southern dynasties, administering the metropolitan commandery around the capital Jiankang.
Governor of Florida
Governor of Florida: head of Florida's executive branch, elected to four-year terms limited to two consecutive terms. Holds line-item veto, chairs the State Board of Administration, commands the National Guard in emergencies. First held by Andrew Jackson (territorial, 1821); current holder Ron DeSantis, term-limited through 2026.
Governor of Illinois
Governor of Illinois: the state's chief executive under Article V, Section 8; four-year term, no term limit, broad veto powers; incumbent JB Pritzker, 43rd governor, elected 2018, reelected 2022.
Governor of Indiana
Governor of Indiana: the state's chief executive, from territorial governor William Henry Harrison (1800) through 52nd governor Mike Braun (2025); four-year terms, two-term limit, veto and emergency powers.
Governor of Kentucky
Governor of Kentucky: chief executive under Sections 69 and 81 of the state constitution, heading 30,000+ executive branch employees, with line-item budget veto, KRS 39A.100 emergency powers, and two consecutive terms allowed since a 1992 amendment.
Governor of Massachusetts
Governor of Massachusetts: the commonwealth's chief executive under the 1780 constitution, head of the executive branch and commander-in-chief. Four-year term; line-item veto; current governor Maura Healey since 2023.
Governor of Michigan
Governor of Michigan: head of the state executive branch under the 1963 constitution, four-year term, two-term limit, elected with a convention-nominated lieutenant governor. 49 governors since Stevens T. Mason in 1835; Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited, with Benson and James running in 2026.
Governor of Minnesota
Governor of Minnesota: the state's chief executive, elected to four-year terms on a joint ticket with the lieutenant governor. Also called territorial governor before 1858; first state governor Henry H. Sibley; no term limits; veto subject to two-thirds legislative override.
Governor of New Hampshire
The governor of New Hampshire is the state's chief executive, elected every two years and ranked among the country's weakest governorships because a five-member Executive Council must approve appointments, pardons, and spending.
Governor of New Jersey
Governor of New Jersey: chief executive of New Jersey, elected to four-year terms; root in royal governors from 1702 (last: William Franklin); strengthened by the 1947 Constitution with line-item veto, broad appointment power, and a Lieutenant Governor since 2010.
Governor of New South Wales
Governor of New South Wales: the Sovereign's representative in NSW and Australia's oldest public office, created 1786 for Arthur Phillip. 39th Governor Margaret Beazley has served since 2019, with a term extended to May 2028.
Governor of New York
Governor of New York: chief executive of New York State, created by the 1777 constitution, first held by George Clinton; four-year term, executive budget power since 1927; current incumbent Kathy Hochul, the 57th and first female governor.
Governor of North Carolina
Governor of North Carolina: the state's chief executive under Article III, currently Josh Stein, the 76th governor. Four-year term, two consecutive terms; veto power only since 1996–1997, with three-fifths override and appointment disputes with the legislature.
Governor of Ohio
Governor of Ohio: the state's chief executive under Article III of the Ohio Constitution, elected to four-year terms with a two-successive-term limit, holding veto, clemency, militia command, and appointment powers; Mike DeWine is the 70th governor.
Governor of Oregon
Governor of Oregon: the state's chief executive under the Oregon Constitution, four-year term, eight-of-twelve-years limit, no lieutenant governor. Current officeholder Tina Kotek, 39th governor, sworn in January 9, 2023.
Governor of Puerto Rico
Governor of Puerto Rico (Gobernador de Puerto Rico), chief executive of the US territory, elected every four years under the 1952 constitution; current officeholder Jenniffer González Colón, second woman elected.