What's a governor? /
What is a governor
Nancy Harris.
- Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2008.
- 32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
- Heinemann first library .
- First guide to government .
- Harris, Nancy, 1956- First guide to government. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
What is a governor? -- The governor and the state executive branch -- Executive departments -- Working with the state legislative branch -- Making state laws -- Planning the state budget -- Working with the state judicial branch -- Commander in chief -- Running for governor -- Leading our states.
Horn Book, April 2008
Describes the duties of governors and the structure and functions of state governments, discussing such topics as the government branches, lawmaking, budgets, and elections.