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Kenny Chmielewski
Encyclopædia Britannica Editor
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Kenny is associate cartographer at Britannica and has worked there since 2008. When not making maps and infographics for Britannica, he enjoys photographing the beautiful city of Chicago.
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Each U.S. state is headed by a governor who serves as its chief executive. They are directly elected and share certain responsibilities. For instance, all governors implement state laws, pursue a legislative platform, and develop budgets. In addition, the governor acts as the state’s liaison with…
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