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Branches of Government
Photo of the Michigan State Capitol Dome.
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Photo of the Michigan State Capitol with several state buildings in the foreground.
Executive Branch
Voters elect the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General to execute action in Michigan.
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Court bench in the Michigan Hall of Justice.
Judicial Branch
Judges are elected to maintain fair legal proceedings in Michigan courts including Circuit, Probate, Appellate, and the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Interior of the sentate chambers in the Michigan State Capitol, 1994
Legislative Branch
State Senators and Representatives are elected to represent their district. They write bills and vote to enact bills and laws.
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Tribal Government in Michigan
Michigan is home to a total of twelve federally-acknowledged Indian tribes that enjoy a special status under federal law and treaties.
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