State Government: The Governor

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The governor is the leader of your state and plays a big role in making sure the state runs smoothly. Like the mayor, the governor helps create laws, manage state services, and work with other leaders to improve the lives of the people in the state. The governor also represents the state when meeting with leaders from other states and the national government.

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1The governor is the leader of the state.
2They help create laws and manage state services.
3The governor represents the state to other leaders.

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What is one responsibility of the governor?

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