state governors

Regional executive officials

State governors are the chief executives of U.S. states, equivalent at the state level to what the president is nationally.

They sign or veto legislation, command the state's National Guard, and appoint officials.

The term of office is typically four years: The state governors met to discuss infrastructure funding.

Governors wield significant power over education, criminal justice, and emergency response within their states.

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National government employees

mayors · Congress · cabinet secretaries · city mayors · county commissioners

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Upper chamber state lawmakers

state representatives · state legislatures

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the people · citizens · voters · subjects · ordinary citizens

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