Maryland State Government

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What are the three branches of the Maryland State Government?

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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What is the role of the Executive Branch?

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Implements and enforces Maryland's laws and provides executive direction to government

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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

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Governor

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What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?

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Senate and House of Delegates

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What branch of government is the General Assembly part of?

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Legislative

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How many members are in the Maryland House of Delegates?

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141

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What is the most important task of the General Assembly?

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Approve the annual budget for Maryland Government

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Which is NOT one of the four-tiered court system in the Judicial Branch? District Court of Maryland, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Court

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Superior Court

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What is the highest court in the State of Maryland?

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Court of Appeals

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How are judges chosen in the different courts?

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Judges are chosen by being voted into the position, appointed by the Governor, or nominated by a special selection committee.