The governor is just like a mini president in every state. In other words they are managers of the State. The Governor holds most of a state's political attention. He is generally seen as the one who sets the agenda of the legislative branch and is basically the main political player; the figure most likely to appear regularly on television. The term of governor lasts four years, with the exception of New Hampshire and Vermont. The governor may serve any number of terms, but may not serve more than two consecutive terms. As president, the governor tends to receive blame or take credit for the performance of the economy. One of the biggest problems the governor faces is developing rising public expectations. To become governor, the best position to run for governor is that of attorney general. Attorney General is the best position to fill because he knows all the laws of the state. It is also because they “fight crime” and having the title of “crime fighter” is always important to voters. Voters always want someone who is tough on crime. Other positions suitable for running for governor include state legislator, mayor of a large city, and highly successful businessman. As governor you have the power and responsibility to implement state laws. As well as overseeing the functioning of the state executive branch. “The governor shares responsibility for administering the government's implementing laws, issuing regulations, and carrying out the work of building roads, maintaining parks, and carrying out other public functions with the help of a cabinet” (Greenblatt and Smith 2013: 238 ). Most governors have the authority to appoint state court judges as well, in most cases from a list of names presented…middle of the paper…they adopt “sunshine” laws. Improve legislative budgetary procedures to ensure greater control of the executive power and, finally, adopt a new ethic. Pennsylvania has adopted all seventh recommendations. This happened during the last generation of the general assembly. The purpose of the two branches is to divide power and not have one branch that has full power and control; both, the governor and the legislature, work together to create laws and supervise each other. Yet this is not perfect and is not always followed. Conflict between the two branches is an inherent feature of American government. Our nation's founders created a system that divides authority between the legislature, governor, and courts to eliminate the concentration of power in one place. But the separation of powers is not absolute, and conflicts that arise are usually resolved through the political process.
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