Minnesota state government

Minnesota State Government is the governmental structure of Minnesota, a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. The executive branch is headed by a governor elected every four years and limited to two consecutive terms. Legislative authority rests with the bicameral legislature which consists of an upper house (Senate) and lower house (House of Representatives). There are 67 counties operating within Minnesota’s boundaries, each having its own government as well as numerous townships, cities, school districts and special purpose districts such as fire protection or soil & water conservation districts.

The Governor serves a term length of four years; however they may only serve two consecutive terms at most due to constitutional limitations imposed in 2012 amendment restricting governors from serving more than 8 out 10 year period regardless if their tenure was split up between non-consecutive periods or not . The current Governor Mark Dayton first took office on January 3rd 2011 after being reelected again 2014 for his second term which will end on January 7th 2019 when Walz succeeds him into office assuming he won reelection 2018 general election during that time frame..

The legislature consists of the Senate and House representing 87 total members including both Democrats and Republicans who debate bills related to taxation , foreign affairs , education reform , healthcare etc .. Every member has 4 year terms except those 2 seats dedicated per chamber allocated towards Indigenous People population living within MN borders . Executive power mainly lies under Governors jurisdiction however legislative powers granted unto them allows certain decisions be made without consulting higher offices like voting on budget matters pertaining things like public works projects funding allocations etc … Mn senate constitution states that all new laws must pass through committee hearing process before going onto full vote floor whereupon majority votes decides whether bill becomes law or gets rejected outright !

Executive Branch: As previously mentioned above this particular arm operates under single leader figure known simply “Governor” whose main duties include but not limited too appointing justices / judges subordinate staffs positions based upon qualifications rather then partisan politics forming cabinet departments whom handle various agencies issues while also providing policy advice whenever needed plus signing off legislation passed directly by legislatures body so long it falls line with current governing regulations set forth! This particular position holds great influence over statewide functions it carries out alongside other branches since chief executive himself/herself can veto any proposed bill even though legislators might have voted favorably upon same measure earlier…

Legislatures : Legislature itself IS divided into two sections namely Senate & House whom together make up combined 87 members serving 4 year lengths respectively! Its primary role involves debating important topics ranging from taxes foreign relations educational system reforms health care initiatives environmental policies transportation infrastructure investments job creation efforts social programs expansions among many others – these decisions ultimately become final once approved via majority vote casted amongst both chambers representatives present during said session whilst Governors signature seals deal finally afterwards ensuring proper implementation takes place henceforth….

Judicial System : Lastly judicial system handles legal proceedings found throughout state comprising district courts appellate court supreme justice building along few specialized tribunals located either local county courthouse city municipality hall/office depending situation arises….. These entities act independently one another yet still remain interconnected order maintain balance fairness across board no matter what case presented themselves front appropriate officials tasked dealing therewith settle dispute timely fashion accordance applicable statutes laid down accordingly!