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The Governor Leads Our State

The governor is the leader of your state! Just like a teacher leads a classroom, a governor helps lead all the people who live in one state. Every state in America has its own governor. They work in a big, beautiful building called the state capitol. It usually has a tall dome that you can see from far away!

Governors have a very important job. They help make rules, called laws, that keep everyone safe and healthy. They also help decide how to spend money on schools, parks, and roads. A governor’s most important task is to listen to the people and help make their state a wonderful place to live for everyone!