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No, the state governor does not have the power to order a county prosecutor to prosecute. He can't even order the attorney general to prosecute. Might be able
by ensignavenger 5y ago
No, the state governor does not have the power to order a county prosecutor to prosecute. He can't even order the attorney general to prosecute. Might be able to put political pressure on them to do so, though.
On the other hand, the President of the United States does have some constitutional power over the Department of Justice, and appoints the US Attorney General (With confirmation by the Senate), and can fire the AG, so at the Federal level, there is a direct line of such power.