Describe how state and local government is structured (organized) by https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs en-us 2016-12-20 16:35:00 UTC 2016-12-20 17:03:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Governor dylan_sowers https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144490797 Every state has an executive branch that is headed by a governor.

Most states have a lieutenant governor, the equivalent of a vice president to a president.

All states have constitutions that establish the powers and responsibilities of their governors.]]> 2016-12-20 16:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144490797 Structure of State Government dylan_sowers https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144492542 Attorney General - supervises the legal activities of all state agencies, gives legal advice to the governor, and acts as a lawyer for the state in cases in which it is involved.

Secretary of State - licensing businesses, various professionals, and drivers. Responsible for state records and documents.

State Treasurer - Manages the money that a state government collects and pays out.]]> 2016-12-20 16:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144492542 dylan_sowers https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144493592 2016-12-20 16:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144493592 Structure of Local Government dylan_sowers https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144493693 Whether a local government is organized in a mayor-council, council-manager, or commissioner form, executive power is often shared between multiple individuals.

Mayor Council - a system in which executive power belongs to an elected mayor and legislative power belongs to an elected council; in this system, mayors may have extensive executive powers or few executive powers.

Council Manager - usually includes a mayor with limited powers.

Commissioner Form - combines executive and legislative powers in an elected commission. This commission is usually made up of five to seven members.]]> 2016-12-20 16:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144493693 dylan_sowers https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144495880 2016-12-20 17:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144495880 dylan_sowers https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144496466 2016-12-20 17:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_sowers/q9z90m2vtnbs/wish/144496466