Question

compare the job descriptions of national, state and local chief executives by completing the table below.
level of government\ttitle\tqualifications (formal and informal)\thow are they elected?\thow can they be removed from office?
national\tstart typing here...\t\t\t
state\t\t\t\t
local\t\t\t\t

Explanation:

To complete the table, we analyze each level:

National (e.g., U.S. President):

• Title: President
• Qualifications: At least 35 years old, natural - born U.S. citizen, resident for at least 14 years; informal: political experience, leadership skills.
• Elected: Through the Electoral College (popular vote in states determines electors).
• Removed: Impeachment by House, conviction by Senate for “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

State (e.g., Governor):

• Title: Governor
• Qualifications: Vary by state (e.g., U.S. citizen, resident of state, minimum age like 30); informal: political network, policy expertise.
• Elected: Popular vote in state - wide election.
• Removed: Impeachment (process varies by state), recall (in some states, via citizen petition and vote).

Local (e.g., Mayor):

• Title: Mayor (varies: Mayor - Council, City Manager systems; Mayor is chief executive in Mayor - Council)
• Qualifications: Often U.S. citizen, resident of city, minimum age (e.g., 18); informal: community ties, business experience.
• Elected: Popular vote in city/town - wide election (or appointed in some systems, but chief executives are often elected).
• Removed: Recall (via citizen petition and vote), impeachment (local government rules), or not seeking re - election.

Answer:

Level of Government	Title	Qualifications (formal and informal)	How are they elected?	How can they be removed from office?
State	Governor	Formal: Varies by state (e.g., U.S. citizen, resident of state, minimum age like 30). Informal: Political network, policy expertise.	Popular vote in state - wide election	Impeachment (process varies by state), recall (in some states, via citizen petition and vote)
Local	Mayor (in Mayor - Council systems)	Formal: Often U.S. citizen, resident of city, minimum age (e.g., 18). Informal: Community ties, business experience.	Popular vote in city/town - wide election (or appointed in some systems)	Recall (via citizen petition and vote), impeachment (local government rules), or not seeking re - election