Government

Michigan's governor is the state's chief executive, who is elected by the people and serve for four years. The state's Legislature is composed of a 38-member Senate and a 110-member House of Representatives. State senators serve four years and state representatives serve two-year terms. The governor and lieutenant governor run for office as a team and are elected together. The governor appoints the secretary of state and attorney general, both of whom serve four-year terms. Other department heads such as the treasurer and members of boards and commissions are appointed by the governor and serve at the pleasure of the governor.

Michigan's highest court is the state Supreme Court. The state's judiciary also consists of a court of appeals, circuit courts, district courts, and probate and municipal courts.

Michigan is represented in the U.S. Çongress by 2 senators and 15 representatives.