Question

In what way are most state governments similar to the federal government?

All state and federal executive leaders are appointed by the legislature.
Governors all have the same term limits as the president.
All state and federal executive leaders are elected.
All state governments have executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Answer 1

All state governments have executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Like the federal government, most states are organized with three separate branches (separation of powers) even though the details (term limits, how some officials are chosen) can differ.