Who heads Maryland's judiciary?

• A. The Governor
• B. The Attorney General
• C. The Chief Judge (Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals)
• D. The Speaker of the House

Answer: (C)

The leadership of Maryland’s judiciary is held by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, who acts as the administrative head of the state’s court system. This role involves supervising court operations, guiding judicial policy, and overseeing budget and personnel for Maryland’s courts. The Governor runs the executive branch, the Attorney General is the top legal officer, and the Speaker leads the legislature—none of them head the judiciary. So, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals is the correct choice.