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 \nThe president is the leader of the U.S.government.Each of the 50 states has its own government,too.Each state has its own governor.The governor is likethe president of the state.He or she is in charge ofthe state government.  \n4  \nThe U.S.government has three main branches,or parts.State governments are also split into threebranches.The governor and his or her helpersform one branch.The other two branches ofgovernment pass the laws and rule on the laws.  \nSarah Palin isthe first femalegovernor of Alaska.In 2008,she ran forvice president of theUnited States.  \n5  \nIn May 2008,Governor BillRichardson(right)of New Mexico met with thepresident of Mexico.  \nThe governor is the leader of the state.He orshe meets with the president and other leaders onbehalf of the state.The governor also visits othercountries for his or her state.Each governor haspower only in his or her state,however.  \n6  \nThe governor works in the capital city.For  \nexample,the governor of Maine works in Augusta,that state's capital city.The governor has an officein the state capitol building.Most governors live intheir capital cities,too.  \n■  \n# What Does aGovernor Do?\n\nSt","cbCaiaEmdR54wE4v","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaEmdR54wE4v","pdf",2332996,"English","# Chapter 1: Who Are Governors?\n## Governor as State Leader\n## Three Branches of Government\n## Governor Powers and Duties\n# Chapter 2: What Does a Governor Do?","[{\"question\":\"Who is a governor, and how is the role similar to the U.S. president?\",\"answer\":\"A governor is the leader of a state government. 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