Maryland State Government

What are the three branches of the Maryland State Government?

• Legislative, Economic, Executive

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Judicial, Court of Appeals, Executive

• Senate, Legislative, Jusicial

What is the role of the Executive Branch?

• Preparation of legislation and maintains information services essential for legislators and the public

• Responsible for the resolution of all matters involving civil and criminal law in the State of Maryland

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

• Make a budget for the state of Maryland

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• Comptroller

• Governor

• Attorney General

• State Treasurer

What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?

• Senate and House of Delegates

• House of Delegates and Judges

• Constitution and Senate

• Governor and House of Delegates

What branch of government is the General Assembly part of?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Court of Appeals

How many members are in the Maryland House of Delegates?

• 100

• 124

• 141

• 176

What is the most important task of the General Assembly?

• Build roads and bridges in Maryland

• Be the judge for all cases in the state of Maryland

• Make the laws for the State of Maryland

• Approve the annual budget for Maryland Government

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

What is the highest court in the State of Maryland?

• Court of Special Appeals

• Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• District Court of Maryland

How are judges chosen in the different courts?

• Voted into the position

• Appointed by the Governor

• Nominated by special selection committee

• All of the above