https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2 en-us 2018-03-11 21:12:58 UTC 2018-03-11 21:29:40 UTC hello@padlet.com rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2/wish/240633791 Every state has an executive branch headed by a governor. Over the past century, governors have been given a lot more power. Some states have lengthened their governors’ term of office; others have given their governors more power to make appointments to departments and agencies.  Governors represent their states at important events, state fairs, press conferences, and ribbon cuttings. Governors’ executive powers include two basic components: the power to carry out the law and the power to supervise the executive branch of state government. Basically, governors have powers similar to the president, but smaller and reserved only for the state they hold office in, along with being Commander in Chief of the state National Guard.]]> 2018-03-11 21:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2/wish/240633791 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2/wish/240634320 Local governments are entirely dependent on the state, but despite this, they still hold a wide variety of powers and roles, and the roles that local executive branch leaders play are similar to those of presidents and governors. They carry out ceremonial functions as head of state. As chief executive, they oversee a staff that carries out laws passed by the legislature. They are the leaders of their political parties on a local level. The most common structure for local governments is the mayor council form, where executive power belongs to an elected mayor, and legislative power belongs to an elected council.]]> 2018-03-11 21:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2/wish/240634320 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2/wish/240635271 Most governors have served in state and local government before running for governor; many have also served as lieutenant governor or as the state attorney general. Some governors are skilled at managing complex state governments, while others are effective at negotiating, which is essential for working closely with the state legislature. A good personal relationship with legislators may help governors achieve their goals, and being popular with voters can give the governor’s proposals extra weight. You need to be very charismatic and open-minded to be an effective governor and make impactful changes.]]> 2018-03-11 21:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2/wish/240635271 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2/wish/240635805 Typically, cities, or the states in which they are located, set a minimum age for mayor at somewhere between 18 and 25. Mayoral candidates are typically required to live for at least one year in the town or city, and if they are elected they must continue living there for the duration of their term of office. Since mayors work closely with the local council, it is also important for them to be open-minded, however since they are usually in closer proximity to the people, it is important for them to be social and likable.]]> 2018-03-11 21:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/oht9po0y3jr2/wish/240635805