The highest ranking official in the legislature in the United States is the President. Just below the President is the Vice President.
In the US, the highest ranking government official in the states are their governors.
Governor
The highest ranking official in ancient Rome was called the Emperor. Other high ranking officials in Rome were called Generals.
Generally it is the mayor.
Prime minister
Generally it is the mayor.
The President of course
I thought it was the county coroner!
BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA
Peninsulares, people born in Spain who moved to the Americas, held the highest offices.
Depends on the nation. Premier, president, are usually used.
None. The highest ranking US Government official from Maryland was Vice President Spiro Agnew.