Lesson 36 of 84 · Local and State Government
⭐ 30 XPState Government: The Governor
The governor is the leader of your state and plays a big role in making sure the state runs smoothly.
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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.
Key Facts
The governor is the leader of the state.
They help create laws and manage state services.
The governor represents the state to other leaders.
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Question 1
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