Rhode Island : Administration

Rhode Island is ranked 43rd among the 50 states of U.S. and was admitted to the United States union in 1790 as the 30th state. Rhode Island is located in the New England region of United States. The Governor of Rhode Island serves as the chief executive of the state and has the authority to manage the government as established by the Constitution of Rhode Island. The governor and the lieutenant governor are jointly elected for a four-year term. The governor works with the General Assembly of Rhode Island and the Supreme Court of Rhode Island to govern the state and has the authority to adjust the other branches.. The Rhode Island General Assembly comprises of 38-members in Senate (upper house) and 75-members in House of Representatives (lower house).

Important Links and Services:

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: The Department is responsible for certification, accreditation and standard assessment of elementary and secondary schools and educational institutes throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Department aims at making the students of Rhode Island well academically recognized, successful and competent with the global economy by offering them scholarships, achievements and better standards of learning.
http://www.ride.ri.gov

Rhode Island Judiciary: The Rhode Island Judiciary administers state laws and justice by serving and protecting the ideals of democracy for the citizens of the state.
http://www.courts.ri.gov

Department of Human Services: The Department of Human Services offers services for families, adults, children, elders, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov

Department of Health: The motive of the department is to promote and protect the health and safety of the people by carrying out quality services and programs in the best of their interests and by administering and coordinating with local centers for health and care.
http://www.health.ri.gov

Source: www.ri.gov