Good government reflects the voice of the people, and we want you to have a voice. But in order to do so, it's good to have an idea of how our state government operates so here's a crash course. Oklahoma's state government consists of the executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive offices are elected to four-year terms, except for the Corporation Commissioners, who are elected to staggered six-year terms. In 2010, Oklahoma elected its first female governor. Gov. Mary Fallin serves in the executive branch alongside Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb.

The Senate is composed of 48 State Senators, and the House of Representatives includes 101 State Representatives. Senators serve staggered four-year terms. All sets in the House of Representatives are elected every two years.

In terms of the law, Oklahoma's judicial branch is divided into nine Supreme Court judicial districts, with three judges elected every two years during the general elections.

Want to get out and vote? Elections in Oklahoma are run by the State Election Board. Visit their site for dates of upcoming elections – including the presidential primary – and to register to vote.