As students have learned in this class, state governments are often comparable to the federal government. In some ways these two institutions are alike, and in other ways they are very different. The same can be said for the office of the president and the state governor. Although there are many differences between president of the United States and Texas’ state governor, the biggest is the level at which they serve. The president is the chief executive of the federal government. The governor is the executive head of the state. However, it is the President who has the greater responsibility and authority. Currently, the President of the United States is Barack Obama and the governor for the state of Texas is Greg Abbott. According to the media, Governor Abbott regularly challenges decisions made by the President and congress on behalf of our state.
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There is no term limit for a governor, however, the president can only be elected for two four-year terms. Presidents are elected through the electoral college and governors are elected by a popular vote. The President can appoint his own cabinet members, but in Texas, most department heads are elected rather than appointed. Another difference is in the second in command to both of these offices. The president is able to choose a running mate, or his vice president. The governor has a lieutenant governor. The president must be at least 35 years old and have been a resident of the United States for 14 years. Those running for President must also be natural-born U.S. citizens, an issue that has been controversial for Barack Obama since before he was elected. The governor of Texas must be at least 30 years old and a resident of Texas for 5 years before the election. Barack Obama, like every previous president, is our army’s commander in chief. Greg Abbott controls the Texas State National
There is no term limit for a governor, however, the president can only be elected for two four-year terms. Presidents are elected through the electoral college and governors are elected by a popular vote. The President can appoint his own cabinet members, but in Texas, most department heads are elected rather than appointed. Another difference is in the second in command to both of these offices. The president is able to choose a running mate, or his vice president. The governor has a lieutenant governor. The president must be at least 35 years old and have been a resident of the United States for 14 years. Those running for President must also be natural-born U.S. citizens, an issue that has been controversial for Barack Obama since before he was elected. The governor of Texas must be at least 30 years old and a resident of Texas for 5 years before the election. Barack Obama, like every previous president, is our army’s commander in chief. Greg Abbott controls the Texas State National