Branches of Government Flashcards
17 questions
What are the Muscogee Nations’ three branches of government?
Executive branch , Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch.
The Executive branch consists of what?
The principal chief, second chief, The Cabinet.
What is the term of office for the second chief?
4 years
What is the term of office for second chief?
4 years
Who appoints confirms the Cabinet members?
Appointed by the principal Chief, Confirmed by the National Council.
What does the judicial branch consist of?
Three district Court judges, seven supreme court judges.
What terms of the supreme court judges, and the district court judges?
Supreme Court judges-6 years, District Court judges-3 years
Who nominates and confirms the judges?
Nominates by the Principal Chief, confirmed by national Council
With what does the court have jurisdiction?
Over all civil and criminal matters that are under Muscogee jurisdiction and the final authority on Muscogee law.
Of what does the Legislative Branch consist of?
National Council-16 members, Speakers, Second speakers, Seregeant at Arms
What are the terms of the National Council members?
4 Years
Who elects the National Council?
Muscogee citizens in an open election by districts in the boundaries of the Muscogee Nation
What session is the National Council?
Who is the Principal Council of the Muscogee Nation?
David W.Hill
What clan is the Principal Chief a member of?
Beaver (Echaswvlke)
