Discuss the appointment and power of the Governor.

The Governor of the state is appointed by the President.

The powers of the governor:

a. The Governor of a State has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense.

b. He appoints the chief minister of the state.

c. All the executive actions of the state are taken under his name,

d. He summons and prorogues the state legislature.

e. He addresses the first session of the assembly after the election.