State governments in India share power with the federal/national government. They have executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The executive branch is headed by a governor who is appointed by the President. It also includes the Council of Ministers led by the Chief Minister. The legislative branch includes the Legislative Assembly as the lower house and optionally an Legislative Council as the upper house. Bills passed by the legislature require the governor's assent to become law. Key powers of the governor include appointing the Chief Minister and dissolving the legislature.