New Hampshire state government

New Hampshire State Government is the government of the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located in northern New England in the northeastern part of the country. The form and structure of its government is set forth by Article 83-A of Part II (State Constitution) of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA).

The executive branch consists primarilyof a Governor and five Executive Councilors who are directly elected by voters to serve two-year terms. The governor has authority over most executive departments, boards and commissions; vetoes bills passed by both houses; issues pardons for criminal offenses except treason or impeachment cases; appoints administrative officers with consent from Executive Councilors as well as judges on recommendation from Judicial Selection Commission; oversees military forces including National Guard when not federalized; enters into agreements with other states or countries subject to approval from legislature; convenes special legislative sessions either at his discretion or upon request from 2/3 majority members each house representing different political party . In addition there are many independent agencies such as Department Public Safety (DPS), Office Emergency Management Services , Environmental Protection Agency etc which play important roles ensuring safety & security citizens while enforcing environmental standards throughout state’s territory .

Legislative power rests within General Court consisting House Representatives & Senate Members collectively known “General Assembly” whose primary duty passing laws determining how funds allocated across numerous public services like health care education transportation etc .. Both chambers have similar powers but few differences example House originates all revenue related legislation whereas Senate holds exclusive right confirm gubernatorial appointments judicial selections confirmation votes must pass through both branches before becoming law . Additionally General Court also responsible creating districts electoral boundaries redrawing them after census every ten years ensure fair representation population size changes occur during that period time .

Judicial system divided three levels: Supreme Circuit Courts where matters involving serious felonies tried Superior District courts handle lesser crimes misdemeanors civil disputes between parties argued here lastly Probate Courts oversee wills trusts estates adoptions divorces conservatorships name change proceedings conducted these venues respectively . There also various specialized hearing bodies regulatory authorities municipal tribunals established address specific concerns litigants may face their day life activities ranging anything taxation labor relations healthcare licensing land use planning zoning regulations plus much more others depending particular situation instance involved matter under review handled accordingly experts appointed respective areas expertise provide guidance resolution sought problem hand until final verdict reached satisfactory everyone concerned so justice served fully accordance due process rights enshrined constitution ratified date 1784 still applicable today unchanged since then despite constant evolution society around us modern times keep up speed progress world beyond our borders strive better ourselves maintain high quality living continue achieve greatness together unified front preserving core values democracy shared common interests decades come long journey ahead awaits us perseverance commitment towards cause remain solid unbroken spirit determination success never ending mission bring peace prosperity future generations thrive advance further constantly striving reach highest potential possible make proud proud Granite Stater !