State Government Administrative Authorities
- Governor: Chief executive of the state, responsible for enforcing laws, proposing legislation, and appointing officials.
- Lieutenant Governor: Second-in-command of the state, presides over the state senate and assumes the governorship in case of vacancy.
- State Legislature: Enacts laws, approves the budget, and oversees state agencies.
- Supreme Court: Highest court in the state, interprets laws and resolves legal disputes.
- Attorney General: Legal advisor to the government, prosecutes crimes, and represents the state in legal matters.
- Secretary of State: Responsible for maintaining official records, elections, and corporate filings.
- Treasurer: Manages state funds, invests state revenue, and disburses public funds.
- Department of Transportation: Builds, maintains, and regulates transportation systems.
- Department of Education: Oversees public education, sets curriculum standards, and licenses teachers.
- Department of Health: Protects public health, provides healthcare services, and regulates healthcare facilities.
Federal Government Administrative Authorities
- President: Head of the federal government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and responsible for enforcing federal laws.
- Vice President: Presides over the Senate and assumes the presidency in case of vacancy.
- Cabinet: Advises the President and oversees executive departments.
- Supreme Court: Highest court in the United States, interprets federal laws and resolves legal disputes.
- Congress: Enacts laws, approves the federal budget, and conducts oversight of the executive branch.
- Federal Reserve: Sets monetary policy, controls the money supply, and regulates banks.
- Department of Defense: Protects the United States from foreign threats, develops and deploys military forces.
- Department of State: Conducts foreign relations, represents the United States abroad, and negotiates treaties.
- Department of Justice: Enforces federal laws, prosecutes crimes, and represents the government in legal matters.
- Department of Health and Human Services: Provides healthcare services, protects public health, and regulates healthcare facilities.
Local Government Administrative Authorities
- Mayor: Chief executive of a city or town, responsible for enforcing laws, proposing legislation, and appointing officials.
- City Council: Enacts laws, approves the budget, and oversees local government agencies.
- City Manager: Appointed by the city council, manages the day-to-day operations of the city.
- Police Department: Protects public safety, enforces laws, and investigates crimes.
- Fire Department: Extinguishes fires, performs rescues, and promotes fire safety.
- Department of Public Works: Maintains roads, bridges, sidewalks, and other public infrastructure.
- Parks and Recreation Department: Provides parks, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities.
- Water and Sewer Department: Provides clean water and sanitation services to residents.
- Zoning Board: Regulates land use and ensures compliance with zoning ordinances.