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The '''attorney general''' is the chief legal officer of a number of nations or states and is often a delegate for the government in its legal actions.
The '''attorney general''' is the chief legal officer of a number of nations or states and is often a delegate for the government in its legal actions.
The "Attorney General" typically refers to the top attorney who runs the [[Department of Justice]] in the United States, who is nominated by the president and then must be approved by the Senate. When approved he becomes a member of the [[Cabinet]]. It is the American Attorney General's duty to manage and direct the [[Department of Justice]] and to represent the government in legal matters. Other responsibilities include enforcing federal laws, especially criminal cases.
The "Attorney General" term in the national media typically refers to the top attorney who runs the [[Department of Justice]] in the United States, who is nominated by the president and then must be approved by the Senate. When approved he becomes a member of the [[Cabinet]]. It is the American Attorney General's duty to manage and direct the [[Department of Justice]] and to represent the government in legal matters. Other responsibilities include enforcing federal laws, especially criminal cases.
Each U.S. state government also appoints an attorney general. This is an elective position in 43 states, with other methods used in the remaining 7.
Each U.S. state government also appoints an attorney general. This is an elective position in 43 states, with other methods used in the remaining 7.