Governor
Why could the entire US also be called a state?
In the UK the person responsible (an elected parliamentarian appointed to the job by the Prime Minister) is called the Foreign Minister, in the US the person is a Presidential appointee called The Secretary of State.
Arizona is the top producer!
Arizona is the top producer!
They are called electors. As a group they form the electoral college.
Why could the entire US also be called a state?
If you are referring to US State government, that person is generally called the Governor. Governors are elected by registered voters of the State and serve for intervals established by State law. There are generally limitations as to the number of successive terms that the same person may serve.
California, specifically the southern half of the state.
Washington.
Alabama
The state of Washington produces nearly half of the US supply of apples.
The state of Washington produces nearly half of the US supply of apples.