The structure of the government of South Dakota is based on that of the federal government, with three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. The structure of the state government is laid out in the Constitution of South Dakota, the highest law in the state. The constitution may be amended either by a majority vote of both houses of the legislature, or by voter initiative.[1]
- ^ "Article XXIII, Section 1, Constitution of South Dakota". South Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.