Most (all?) states have some sort of assistant governor position. However, they are typically known as Lieutenant Governor.
I know sixteen u s presidents were governors before they were elected but I can't find out how many vice presidents were governnersbefore
Hawaii doesn't have presidents and vice presidents; it has governors and lieutenant governors. The current (June, 2012) lieutenant governor of Hawaii is Brian Schatz.
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The following web site shows the different Vice Governors of The Philippines. http://www.lvgp.gov.ph/directory2007-2010.html
Governors of New York who became US Vice President are George Clinton, Daniel D. Tompkins, Martin van Buren, Levi P. Morton, Theodore Roosevelt and Nelson A. Rockefeller.
Usually they are senators or governors who are often nominated. The Vice President is 99% nominated with no doubt, except if they don't want to.
No, though many presidents were previously governors (including Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush). Many other presidents were senators or vice-presidents.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to call in the National Guard. This power lies with the state governors, who can request assistance from the National Guard in times of emergency or unrest.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to activate the National Guard. This power lies with the state governors, who can activate their state's National Guard units in times of emergency or need.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to deploy the National Guard. The power to deploy the National Guard lies with the state governors, who can request assistance from the federal government if needed.