Michigan Compiled Laws Constitution-iii Article III General Government (Article III § 1...§ 8)

• Article III § 1 Seat Of Government.
  The seat of government shall be at Lansing. History: Const. 1963, Art. III, § 1, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964 Former Constitution: See Const. 1908,...
• Article III § 2 Separation Of Powers Of Government.
  The powers of government are divided into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. No person exercising powers of one branch shall exercise powers properly...
• Article III § 3 Great Seal.
  There shall be a great seal of the State of Michigan and its use shall be provided by law. History: Const. 1963, Art. III,...
• Article III § 4 Militia.
  The militia shall be organized, equipped and disciplined as provided by law. History: Const. 1963, Art. III, § 4, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964 Former...
• Article III § 5 Intergovernmental Agreements; Service By Public Officers And Employees.
  Subject to provisions of general law, this state or any political subdivision thereof, any governmental authority or any combination thereof may enter into agreements...
• Article III § 6 Internal Improvements.
  The state shall not be a party to, nor be financially interested in, any work of internal improvement, nor engage in carrying on any...
• Article III § 7 Common Law And Statutes, Continuance.
  The common law and the statute laws now in force, not repugnant to this constitution, shall remain in force until they expire by their...
• Article III § 8 Opinions On Constitutionality By Supreme Court.
  Either house of the legislature or the governor may request the opinion of the supreme court on important questions of law upon solemn occasions...

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