
Governor
Political Authority
Governor refers to the highest-ranking official in a state, not necessarily the national leader.

The governor will be attending the conference.
Legal Power
A governor has the power to sign bills into state law and manage the state's executive branch.

The governor signed the new traffic law yesterday.
Elected Position
Governors are typically elected by the people of a state for a fixed term.

She's running for governor next year.
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