Tennessee State Government

Tennessee’s state government is divided into three branches: the executive, led by the governor who enforces laws; the legislative, consisting of the General Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) that makes laws; and the judicial, including courts that interpret laws. The governor oversees state agencies and implements policies, while the General Assembly passes legislation and allocates funding. State courts handle legal disputes and uphold the Constitution. Together, these branches work to govern Tennessee, provide services, and maintain order for its residents.