thriolith

What's the difference between a Governor and a Senator?

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Journeyman

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.

RAGEAngel9

One has better chance of becomming President.
(Not really a joke.)

SecretMethod70

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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irateplatypus

not meaning to be caustic... but can this really be an honest question?

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RAGEAngel9

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.

SecretMethod70

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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RAGEAngel9

Oh then he should definately know...
being in America Jr. and all.


Very much kidding.
No Flames please.

thriolith

Thanks for replying. See, I learned something new today, lol.

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kutulu

That's funny

Bill O'Rights

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RAGEAngel9

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.

thriolith

Don't worry too much, I know they're joking and trying to have a little fun.

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tellumFS

Not Nebraska. They have a unicameral legislature, which, IIRC - is officially nonpartisan.

SecretMethod70

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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Bill O'Rights

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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"Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus

It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.