Michigan : Administration

Michigan is ranked 8th among the 50 states of U.S. Michigan is located in Great Lakes region of southwestern United States. Michigan was admitted to the U.S union in 1837 as 26th state. Michigan is governed as a republic with three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. Michigan has a bicameral legislature, which comprises of 38-members in Senator and 110-members in House of Representatives. Senators have a four-year term while representatives have two-year term.  The governor of Michigan serves a four year term and the executive branch is led by the governor. The judicial branch consists of one court of justice.

Important Links and Services:

Department of Community Health: The functions of the department include development of state health policy and management of state health agencies and hospitals.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch

Department of Education: The Department carries out the state board of education. The Department aims at providing the children quality education, measuring its progress and maintaining high standards by improving the school administration at all levels and providing more enhanced academic opportunities.
http://www.michigan.gov/mde

Department of Environmental Quality: The Department is dedicated to protecting human health by preserving a safe and healthy environment in order to maintain economic, social and cultural well being.
http://www.michigan.gov/deq

Department of Human Services: The Department carries out operations of public assistance that include helping the needy families, child care, food stamps, medical assistance and state emergency relief programs.
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs

Department of Transportation: The functions of the Department of Transportation include construction, improvement and maintenance of state highways, roads, rails, ports, airways and other means of mass transit.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdot

Source: www.michigan.gov