Judicial Branch
Traditionally how many Michigan Supreme Court Justices are there?
There are 7 Michigan Supreme Court Justices
Who is Michigan's Governor?
Governor Gretchen Whitmer
What are the two chambers of the Michigan Legislature called?
The House of Representatives & the Senate
Where was Michigan's first capitol?
Detroit
What is the Michigan State Flower?
The apple blossom
What are the two different kinds of Court Systems in Michigan?
Civil and Criminal Courts
How long is a Governor's term, after an election?
4 years
How many Michigan Representatives and Senators are there?
110 Representatives and 38 Senators
What city was Michigan's second capitol located in?
Michigan, Michigan
What was the first University that was founded by a State?
The University of Michigan
Who is the current Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice?
Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh
Where do we see the Michigan Executive Branch in our community?
Local or State Law Enforcement
What elected officials represent St. Clair County in Lansing?
Representatives Joseph Pavlov, Jamie Greene, and Jay DeBoyer.
Senator Dan Lauwers and Kevin Hertel
How many cannons are on the capitol lawn?
There are 2 cannons on the capitol lawn
What state did Michigan buy the Upper Peninsula from?
The terrible State of Ohio
Bonus Points: If the trade for the City of Toldeo is mentioned
What document is the Judicial Branch supposed to interpret?
The Michigan Constitution
What is the function of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the law
What does the Legislative Branch do?
It proposes and passes laws for the State
Bonus Points: If the Power of the Purse is mentioned
How many floors are in the Michigan Capitol Building?
Excluding the Basement
There are 4 floors in the Michigan Capitol Building
What is the Michigan State stone?
The Petoskey Stone
How does the Judicial Branch use its power to check and balance the other branches?
Judicial Review
Who is second highest official in the Executive Branch?
The Lt. Governor
Bonus Points for saying his name: Garlin Gilcrist
Who is the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives?
Speaker Matt Hall
What is at the center of the Michigan Capitol Building?
A Rotunda
When did Michigan become a member of the United States of America?
1837