Maryland Senate
Maryland House of Delegates
State Chief Executives
Courts
Requirements for Office
100
How many senators does Maryland have in the Maryland Senate? Why?
There are 47 senators, 1 for each district
100
How many delegates are there for each of Maryland's districts?
3
100
Who is Maryland's State Chief Executive?
The governor or Martin O'Malley
100
What type of court has a judge only?
District courts
100
How does one become a state judge?
Get appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Maryland Senate.
200
What is Maryland's Senate called?
The Upper House of the general Assembly
200
How long is a term and what is its limit?
4 years with no term limit.
200
If I lived in Baltimore city who would my chief executive be?
The mayor
200
What does a district court hear most often?
Any of the following: -minor civil cases -misdemeanors -traffic and vehicle cases
200
What are the requirements to be a Maryland Senator?
Maryland resident-1 year minimum Minimum age of 25 years old
300
What is the percent of votes needed to override the governors veto?
60% or 3/5
300
What is our local legislature, assuming I live in Howard County? (Hint based on county)
The Howard County Council
300
Who is the the chief executive for a county?
The county executive
300
What court is granted origional jurisdiction in felony and major civil cases that require a jury?
Circuit Courts
300
What are the requirements to be a Maryland delegate?
Maryland resident-1 year minimum Minimum age of 21 years
400
What are 3 of the Maryland Senates duties / functions?
Any of following: -propose and pass laws for the state -establish executive departments -confirm appointments made by the governor -levy taxes -propose State Constitutional amendments -hold trials for all impeachment cases -override veto of the governor
400
What is 1 duty of function of local legislatures?
Any of the following: -County's legislature -zoning board: determine what can be built and where -liquor board: issue and revoke liquor licenses
400
How long is the term of the governor and what are its limits?
There is a 4 year term length with a 2 term limit.
400
What is the only state court that can hear death penalty cases?
Court of Appeals
400
What are the requirements to be the Maryland governor?
Minimum age 30 Resident of state
500
What is a power of the Maryland Senate not given to the Maryland House of Delegates?
Confirm appointments made by the governor or hold trials for all impeachment cases.
500
What are 3 duties / functions of the Maryland House of Delegates?
Any of following: -propose and pass laws for the state -establish executive departments -levy taxes -propose State Constitutional amendments -impeach officials who have been accused of wrongdoing -override veto of the governor
500
What are the two duties / functions of the governor of a state?
Carry out laws passed by the Maryland General Assembly AND sign/veto laws passed by the Maryland General Assembly
500
Why was the Court of Special Appeals created?
To deal with the large number of appeals from circuit courts.
500
Name a local policy that affects students in Howard County?
Answers will vary based on response.
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