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The Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of the executive branch of Kentucky's state government,〔Kentucky Constitution article 69〕 and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.〔Kentucky Constitution article 75〕 The governor has a duty to enforce state laws;〔Kentucky Constitution article 81〕 the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Kentucky Legislature;〔Kentucky Constitution article 88〕 the power to convene the legislature;〔Kentucky Constitution article 80〕 and the power to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.〔Kentucky Constitution article 77〕 He or she is also empowered to reorganize the state government or reduce it in size. Historically, the office has been regarded as one of the most powerful executive positions in the United States. Fifty-seven individuals have held the office of governor. Prior to a 1992 amendment to the state's constitution, the governor was prohibited from succeeding himself in office, though four men (Isaac Shelby, John L. Helm, James B. McCreary, and A. B. "Happy" Chandler) served multiple non-consecutive terms. Paul E. Patton, the first governor eligible for a second consecutive term under the amendment, won his reelection bid in 1999. James Garrard succeeded himself in 1800, before the constitutional provision existed. William Goebel, who was elected to the office in the disputed election of 1899, remains the only governor of any U.S. state to die from assassination while in office. Martha Layne Collins, who held the office from 1983 to 1987, was the first woman to serve as governor and was only the third woman to serve as governor of any U.S. state who was not the wife or widow of a previous governor.〔 Steve Beshear is the 61st and current governor, having served since December 11, 2007. He defeated incumbent Governor Ernie Fletcher in the 2007 gubernatorial election and won re-election in 2011, defeating state Senate President David L. Williams. Matt Bevin was elected to succeed Beshear on November 3, 2015, and will take office December 8, 2015. ==Governors== Kentucky was initially Kentucky County in Virginia. It achieved statehood and was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1792; see the list of governors of Virginia for the period before statehood. There have been 57 governors, serving 61 distinct terms. An unelected group proclaimed Kentucky's secession from the Union on November 20, 1861, and it was annexed by the Confederate States of America on December 10, 1861. The Confederate government elected two governors (listed separately), but it never held much control over the state, and the main line of governors was preserved. The original 1792 Kentucky Constitution had the governor chosen by an electoral college for a term of four years.〔1799 Kentucky Constitution article II, § 2–3〕 The second constitution in 1799 changed this to a popular vote, and prevented governors from succeeding themselves within seven years of their terms.〔1799 Kentucky Constitution article III, § 3–4〕 The third constitution in 1850 reduced the succession limitation to four years.〔1850 Kentucky Constitution article III, § 3〕 A 1992 amendment to the constitution allowed governors to have a second term before being prevented from succeeding themselves for four years.〔Kentucky Constitution article 71〕 ; Parties 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「List of Governors of Kentucky」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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