The Kentucky legslative branch consists of the general assembly.  The general assembly includes the senate and the house of representatives of Kentucky.  The senate has 38 members elected every 4 years, and the house has 100 members who serve for 2 years.  The number of senators and representatives per district is dependent on population.  In the assembly, both bodies draft and present bills in order to be passed into laws.  

Like the federal government, the Kentucky executive branches home of the chief executive and his staff.  The chief executive of Kentucky is the governor.  The governor is able to appoint members to his cabinet, boards, and commissions.  The governor is also responsible for budgeting.  His most important job is confirming laws passed by the general assembly.    

The judicial consists of the Kentucky Supreme Court and many other levels of courts.  The supreme court often deals with determining the constitutionality of laws and bills.  The judicial branch also consists of the Court of Appeals and circuit courts.  Unlike the federal government, supreme court members are elected, and serve terms up to eight years.