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Introduction Mississippi is the 31st state among the 50 states of United States. Mississippi is located southern United States. Mississippi was admitted to the U.S. union in 1817 as the 20th state. As per Mississippi’s constitution there exist three branches of government- executive, judicial and legislative. The executive branch is headed by the Governor of Mississippi assisted by the lieutenant governor of Mississippi, both elected for four-year term but on separate ballot. The governor is the only state public official elected statewide; while all other officers are elected by the citizens. The executive authority rests with the Governor of Mississippi. Mississippi is among those states in which election takes place in odd-numbered years i.e. in every four-year, the year preceding Presidential elections.
Important Links and Services:Division of Community Services: The Division of Community Services is to provide a range of services to the state’s vulnerable people that include homeless, elderly, children and disabled people. These programs are designed so as to target alleviation of poverty.
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us
Department of Education: The Department of Education administers primary and secondary education and provides school and community programs. The Department is responsible for student and school performance, accountability, assessment, evaluation, certification and development.
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us
Department of Environmental Quality: The Department is responsible for protecting the state’s land, air and water in order to safeguard the health and welfare of the present and future generations of the state.
http://www.deq.state.ms.us
Department of Health: The Department of State Health supports the economic vitality and quality of life of the people by protecting and preserving their health in the best of their interests. The Department undertakes physicians, hospitals and various health care agencies in the state in order to provide health assistance and protection to the residents.
http://www.msdh.state.ms.us
Department of Public Safety: The aim of Mississippi Department of Public Safety is to protect human life and property and prevent and control criminal activities and other harmful activities including both calamities and hazards by enforcing state laws and policy.
http://www.dps.state.ms.us
State Judiciary: The Mississippi Judiciary provides for the just resolution of all cases that come before it and decides them in accordance with the state laws and policies.
http://www.mssc.state.ms.us
Tourism Industry: The Department is responsible for promotion of tourism and travel opportunities in the state and also managing these promotions on the website. The Mississippi Tourism also makes sure that quality hospitality is offered to the visitors visiting the state through the useful content of information provided on the website.
http://www.visitmississippi.org/
Source: http://www.mississippi.gov