Identify the three agencies involved in prosecution in state courts. What are the differences and similarities of these agencies?

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The three major agencies involved in prosecution in state courts are the state Attorney General, the chief prosecutor, and the local prosecutor. The position state Attorney General is usually described in the state constitution. Among the most important duties are providing legal advice to other state agencies and representing the state in court when state actions are challenged. State attorneys general have, in recent years, have focused on civil responsibilities through activities such as protecting consumers from fraud. The American prosecutor enjoys independence and discretionary power that is unique in the world. The U.S. is the only country in the world where voters elect prosecutors. Because chief prosecutors are elected their position is set within the larger political process. The chief prosecutor's office is often a launching pad for a political career. Local prosecutors represent the government in the early stages of the criminal court process and minor criminal offenses dealt with in lower criminal courts.