Executive
What is the term limit for most people in this branch?
4 years/term, and two terms total (8 years maximum)
3 (Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Trial Courts)
Which chamber is higher?
Senate
Who is the Govenor of Michigan?
Gretchen Whitmer
When was Governor Whitmer elected to office? (First year)
2019
What is a main role of the Executive Branch?
Enforcing state laws or overseeing the state budget
How many judges are in the Court of Appeals?
25
38
Who is our Secretary of State?
Jocelyn Benson
What office would help you get a driver's license or any other type of license?
What are the three main titles in the Executive Branch?
Govenor, Lieutenant Govenor, and Chief Executive Officer
How many justices does Michigan have?
7
What party holds the majority of the House?
The Republicans
Who is the Lieutentant Govenor?
Garlin Gilchrist
What is one of the most unique parts of Michigan's government?
We have Tribal Governments in addition to our regular government
The Attorney General (Dana Nessel)
Trial Courts, Court of Appeals, and Michigan's Supreme Court
Who gets the last say to pass a bill?
The Governor
Who is the Chief Justice for Michigan?
Megan Cavanagh
How is Michigan's legislative system similar to the full country's legislative system?
They are both broken up in two chambers, the Senate and the House
What is one department that works closely with the Legislative branch?
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), or the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
How are the House of Representatives terms held?
Elected in even-numbered years with two-year terms?
Who is Dana Nessel?
She is the Attorney General of Michigan
Where do pre-felony hearings take place?
Trial Courts