Research Guides: Maryland State Government Resources: Maryland Government

Branches of Maryland Government

The government of Maryland is divided into 3 branches:

Executive Branch - Includes the governor and state agencies which administer and enforce the laws of Maryland.
Legislative Branch - Includes the Maryland General Assembly which creates the laws.
Judicial Branch - Which evaluates and adjudicates the laws.

State of Maryland
General information site for Maryland government. Provides links to various agencies as well as links customized for various audiences such as residents, businesses, visitors, etc.
SAILOR (Maryland's Public Information Network)
Provides public information for citizens of and visitors to Maryland, including resources for health, education, arts, business, employment, history, and libraries.
Maryland State Data Center
Joint project between the state of Maryland and the Census Bureau, providing economic and demographic statistics and projections for the state.
Maryland Manual Online
An overview of the structure of the three branches of government, including charts, budgets, reports and more.
Directory of Maryland State Databases