Category: Maryland Government

At the local level, Maryland stands out among the US states for its relatively small number of local governments.

The Maryland Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. In addition to being the court of last resort for the state

Despite provisions for a statewide vote every 20 years on whether to call a constitutional convention, repeated attempts to repeal the 1867 document-with its unnecessary details

The Executive Branch implements and enforces the laws of Maryland and provides executive leadership to the government.

The General Assembly passes all laws necessary for the welfare of the state’s citizens, as well as some laws relating to counties and special taxing districts.