The legislative branch is made up of the Kentucky General Assembly, which is a bicameral body consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 38 members, who are elected for four-year terms. The House of Representatives has 100 members, who are elected for two-year terms. The General Assembly has the power to pass laws, set the state budget, and declare war.
The judicial branch is made up of the Kentucky Supreme Court, the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and the Kentucky Circuit Courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the state and has the power to review and overturn decisions made by the lower courts. The Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court, and the Circuit Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction.