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  2. Governor - Wikipedia

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    A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of a state's official representative.. Depending on the type of political region or polity, a governor may be either appointed or elected, and the governor's powers can vary significantly, depending on the public laws in place local

  3. Governor (United States) - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, a governor serves as the chief executive and commander-in-chief in each of the fifty states and in the five permanently inhabited territories, functioning as head of state and head of government therein. [nb 1] While like all officials in the United States, checks and balances are placed on the office of the governor ...

  4. Category:Gubernatorial titles - Wikipedia

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    This category primarily comprises titles and styles of offices that could be rendered in English as governor or similar offices such as governor-general or viceroy, essentially high officials representing a state's government and/or head of state, either in a dependent polity or at a lower administrative level (province, region, community, constituent state etc.).

  5. Comparison of U.S. state and territory governments - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, the government of each of the 50 states is structured in accordance with its individual constitution. In turn, each state constitution must be grounded in republican principles. Article IV, Section 4, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution tasks the federal government with assuring that each state's government is so ...

  6. State executive order - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, a state executive order is a directive issued by a governor that regulates operations of the state government and certain aspects of citizen life. [1] Powers of state executive orders are limited by the respective state constitution and/or executive and state law , and are also subject to the provisions of the United ...

  7. Wikipedia:Naming conventions (government and legislation)

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    Disambiguation is unnecessary if the country or other jurisdiction is a natural part of the subject's name (Statistics New Zealand, Royal Australian Navy), a common method of disambiguating in common speech exists (Cabinet of Germany, Prime Minister of Japan, Treasurer of Australia), or if the agency or office name is unique or is by far the ...

  8. Government of New Jersey - Wikipedia

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    The New Jersey Register is the official journal of state agency rulemaking containing the full text of agency proposed and adopted rules, notices of public hearings, Gubernatorial Orders, and agency notices of public interest. [1] The New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) is a compilation of all rules adopted by state agencies. [1]

  9. Government of Michigan - Wikipedia

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    The lieutenant governor is the president of the Michigan Senate [1] and acts as the governor when the governor is unable to execute the office, including whenever the governor leaves the state. The governor is the principal executive officer with the power of veto, appointment, reorganize executive government, budget proposal and other powers. [1]