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GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
In recent decades, Massachusetts politics have been generally dominated by the Democratic Party, and the state has a reputation for being one of the most liberal in the country
Massachusetts State House
The Government of Massachusetts is divided into three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The governor of Massachusetts heads the executive branch; duties of the governor include signing or vetoing legislation, filling judicial and agency appointments, granting pardons, preparing an annual budget, and commanding the Massachusetts National Guard.[167] Massachusetts governors, unlike those of most other states, are addressed as His/Her Excellency.[167] The current governor is Deval Patrick, a Democrat from Milton.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Massachusetts is home to five major league professional sports teams: seventeen-time NBA Champions Boston Celtics,[258]eight-time World Series winners Boston Red Sox,[259] six-time Stanley Cup winners Boston Bruins,[260] and three-time Super Bowl winners New England Patriots.[261] The New England Revolution is the Major League Soccer team in Massachusetts.[262]
Basketball and volleyball were invented in Western Massachusetts (in Springfield at Springfield College and Holyoke, respectively).[citation needed] The Basketball Hall of Fame, a shrine to the sport's history, is a major tourist destination in the City of Springfield. The Volleyball Hall of Fame is located in Holyoke.
· Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith in Springfield.
· Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William Morgan in Holyoke.
Tourism has become an important factor in the economy of the state because of its numerous recreational areas and historical landmarks. Cape Cod has beaches, summer theaters, and an artists' colony at Provincetown. Cape Cod Bay, a leading tourist destination in Massachusetts.
· The Cape Cod National Seashore was created after the federal government purchased portions of privately and state owned land. This represents the first time that the federal government purchased land specifically for the purposes of establishing a park.