Michigan Constitution Article III - GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Here is the Michigan Constitution – Article III: General Government summarized:
Michigan Constitution
Article III — General Government
This article outlines the foundational principles of how the general government of Michigan is structured and operates. Key sections include:
§ 1 – Seat of Government
The permanent seat of government is located in Lansing.
The legislature may authorize a temporary relocation in case of great emergency.
§ 2 – Separation of Powers
Separation of powers is mandated among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
No person exercising powers of one branch shall exercise powers of the others unless expressly allowed by the Constitution.
§ 3 – Great Seal
The Great Seal of the State of Michigan is to be kept by the Secretary of State.
It shall be used as directed by law.
§ 4 – Intergovernmental Agreements
The state or its subdivisions may enter into agreements with other states, the federal government, or Canada and its provinces, as authorized by law.
Such agreements may involve public services, facilities, or functions.
§ 5 – Internal Improvements
The state is prohibited from being directly involved in works of internal improvement (e.g., building roads, canals), except:
Public internal improvements provided by law.
In cases that serve public purpose and are explicitly permitted.
§ 6 – Military Subordination to Civil Power
The military shall always be in strict subordination to the civil power.
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