The executive branch of government has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state bureaucracy. It is not supposed to make laws (the role of the legislature), or interpret them (the role of the judiciary). While the legislative and executive branches often work together on shaping proposed legislation, the role of the executive branch is to enforce the law as written by the legislature and interpreted by the judicial system.
As chief executive, the governor has extensive financial control, broad powers of appointment, and authority over the entire organization and administration of the executive branch. With ready access to the public, the governor has extensive opportunity to focus attention on operations or proposals and to influence public opinion.
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