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The President is the chief executive of the country, possessing many powers including signing bills into law, vetoing legislation, appointing federal judges and executive department heads, issue executive orders, and conducting foreign policy.
The Governor is the chief executive officer of a state and is responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. The Governor oversees legislative proposals and vetoes, executive budgets, and implements executive orders.
The Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest ranking official of the state executive office. The Lieutenant Governor is the first successor to the Governor and the presiding officer of the State Senate, only voting to break a tie.
The Secretary of State is the chief clerk of the state responsible for maintaining state records.
The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer of the state.
The State Agriculture/Consumer Services Secretary is a joint position responsible for protecting citizens from fraud, deception, and unfair business practices. The Consumer Services Office drafts reports and legislation on consumer issues, provides information to citizens, and holds hearings.
The State Auditor is the chief accountant for the state. Auditors check the financial records of a state and make certain its accounts are being managed correctly.
The State Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state that tracks state budgets, manages investments, and receives and deposits money for the state.
The State Superintendent of Schools is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the state's elementary and secondary schools.
The State Insurance Commissioner is the chief executive of the Department of Insurance and is responsible for maintaining fair insurance rates, preventing unfair practices by insurers, and regulating claims handling.
The State Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner is responsible for regulating the state's insurance industry and ensuring fire safety in the state.
The State Labor Commissioner is the administrative head of the state Department of Labor, and is responsible for the administration of state laws relating to labor and the workforce. The State Labor Commissioner ensures that all workers are treated fairly by overseeing investigation of unpaid wages, minimum wage, overtime, and disputes.
The U.S. House of Representatives is one of two chambers for the federal legislature. Representatives begin the legislation process, offer amendments, and serve on committees.
State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
State Representatives are members of the state's lower chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State representatives are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.