Governor of Maine

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/governor-of-maine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the statehood year?Maine achieved statehood and established its independent executive office in 1820
2. What is the current governor?Janet Mills, a Democrat, began her term on January 2, 2019
3. How did Maine get its own Governor?Before 1820, Maine was part of Massachusetts, but when it became a state in 1820, it needed its own Governor to lead.
4. Can the Governor stop a law from being made?Yes, the Governor can sign or veto a bill; if vetoed, the legislature can override with a two‑thirds vote.

Sovereign State: A self-governing political entity with supreme authority within its own territory.
Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, headed by the Governor.
Veto Power: The constitutional right of an executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature.