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Old 11-10-2004, 08:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Difference between Governor and Senator?

What's the difference between a Governor and a Senator?
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Old 11-10-2004, 09:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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A governor is the elected head of the executive branch of an American state. A senator is the elected representative in the senatorial chamber of congress, elected by a state to represent the state in the federal arena.

Oh yes, and there's always one governor and two senators to every state.
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Old 11-10-2004, 09:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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One has better chance of becomming President.
(Not really a joke.)
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Old 11-10-2004, 09:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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In the US there are two "houses" in the federal government: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Senate is, theoretically, but less so now due to a constitutional amendment, the state representation in the federal government. The House of Representatives is the peoples' representation in the federal government. Hence, every state gets exactly 2 senators, but the number of Representatives is based on population - currently roughly one representative per 700,000 citizens, with a minimum of one representative for any given state. Point being, a senator's job is in the federal government.

A governor can be considered the equivalent of a president to a state basically. As far as I'm aware (but I'm not positive), I think every state has their own state House and Senate (at least, I know mine does).

These jobs used to be a lot more significant when our government was run as it was intended. Now, as states' powers are continually stripped away by the federal government, further detaching the government from the populace, the roles of state governments become less significant. However, it is true that governors are more likely to win a presidential campaign than senators. This isn't that unreasonable considering the parallels between the presidency and the governorship.
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Old 11-10-2004, 10:10 PM   #5 (permalink)
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not meaning to be caustic... but can this really be an honest question?
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Old 11-10-2004, 10:17 PM   #6 (permalink)
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not meaning to be caustic... but can this really be an honest question?
Well if the person asking is not from the US, then often governments in other countries can be similar but quite different.
On the other hand, if they are from the US, they are dumb as shit.
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Old 11-10-2004, 10:21 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Um, you guys do realize there is a "location" section under each person's name, right? His says Toronto Let's not be quick to judge here.
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Old 11-10-2004, 10:23 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Um, you guys do realize there is a "location" section under each person's name, right? His says Toronto Let's not be quick to judge here.
Oh then he should definately know...
being in America Jr. and all.


Very much kidding.
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Old 11-11-2004, 12:18 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Thanks for replying. See, I learned something new today, lol.
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Old 11-11-2004, 12:59 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Oh then he should definately know...
being in America Jr. and all.


Very much kidding.
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That's funny
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Old 11-11-2004, 01:13 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Can it!
The guy comes on the boards, asks a legitimate question, and proceeds to get blasted for it. Not only personally, but his country as well? You guys need to think a little bit, before posting this kind of crap.
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Old 11-11-2004, 01:18 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I hope you're not referring to me, since I think it's rather clear I was joking especially since his question was already answered in a clear and serious manner.

Hell, even my first post is actually useful, since Governors tend to make better Presidential canidates than Senators due to there previous experiences. Look the last 8(I think, maybe more ) elections, govs win out over senators every time.
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Old 11-12-2004, 03:22 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Old 11-12-2004, 08:39 PM   #14 (permalink)
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As far as I'm aware (but I'm not positive), I think every state has their own state House and Senate (at least, I know mine does).
Not Nebraska. They have a unicameral legislature, which, IIRC - is officially nonpartisan.
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Old 11-12-2004, 10:04 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Ah yes, Nebraska's "non-partisanship." While they may not have a party listed with their names on the ballots, make no mistake that they ARE supported by one of the two major parties and anyone who wants to know which party represents a Nebraska politician can easily find out.

I do think it's good that the party affiliation isn't on the ballots though, just pointing out that they're not non-partisan, just hidden-partisan.

EDIT: Just did a quick google search and it looks like Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral legislature.
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Old 11-15-2004, 09:38 AM   #16 (permalink)
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EDIT: Just did a quick google search and it looks like Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral legislature.
Or...you could've just asked me.
It kind of reminds me of the old joke about the band kid's Mother. Y'now...the one where she turns to the lady sitting next to her and says; "Will you just look at how terible the marching band is. I mean, just look at that! My little Johnny is the only one marching in step."
Or...if it's such a great idea...then why are we the only ones doing it?
Oh...and the only reason that it's "nonpartisan" is that the Republicans and the Democrats have to sit together. They still run under the parties banners.
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