State of North Dakota

The State of North Dakota, headquartered in Bismarck, serves as the governing body for the state. It coordinates the delivery of public services to its approximately 750,000 residents.

The state government operates through three primary branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch is responsible for distinct functions within the state's governance.

Executive Branch

The Executive Branch is tasked with implementing and enforcing state laws. It includes elected officials such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and various commissioners.

Departments overseen include Agriculture, Attorney General, Insurance, Public Service, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tax Commissioner, and Treasurer. These officials are elected by state residents and manage administration of laws and policies.

Legislative Branch

Known as the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Branch consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The House comprises 94 representatives, while the Senate has 47 senators. Members have no term limits. The assembly convenes biennially to draft and pass legislation.

Meetings take place in the west chamber of the 19-story Capitol building in Bismarck.

Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch ensures fair and impartial application of laws and includes the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Municipal Courts.

The Supreme Court is the highest court, with five justices elected for ten-year terms. District Courts serve as courts of general jurisdiction for criminal and civil cases.

State Agencies and Services

North Dakota’s state agencies provide a wide array of services to residents. These include:

• Health and Human Services: child and family services, public health, behavioral health support.
• Transportation: road construction, maintenance, driver’s license issuance.
• Labor and Human Rights: enforcement of labor laws and human rights protections.
• Corrections and Rehabilitation: management of correctional facilities and offender rehabilitation programs.
• Information Technology: initiatives like the ND Gateway to centralize and simplify state services access.

Through these branches and agencies, the State of North Dakota strives to provide comprehensive services that promote the well-being and prosperity of its residents.

Location

The State of North Dakota's main office is located in:

• Bismarck, ND, USA