Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
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Qualifications
House of Representatives:
Senate:
Terms of Office
House of Representatives:
Senate:
Organization
Constitutional Powers
Checks on Other Branches
Maryland State Government
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Maryland State Government
Name: Maryland General Assembly
Organization: Bicameral legislature consisting of the Maryland Senate and the Maryland House of Delegates
Powers: The Maryland General Assembly is responsible for creating laws, passing the state budget, and representing the interests of Maryland citizens.
Name: Governor of Maryland
Organization: Head of the executive branch of the Maryland state government
Powers: The Governor of Maryland is responsible for enforcing state laws, approving or vetoing legislation passed by the General Assembly, and overseeing the state budget. Additionally, the Governor has the power to issue executive orders and appointments.
Checks and Balances: The Maryland state government, like the federal government, is structured with a system of checks and balances. The General Assembly can pass legislation, but it must be signed by the Governor to become law. The Governor can veto legislation passed by the General Assembly, but the veto can be overridden with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers. Additionally, the judicial branch can review the constitutionality of laws passed by the General Assembly and actions taken by the Governor.