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The Supreme Court of Tennessee is the state's highest court in the state. The Supreme Court is composed of five members: a chief justice, and four justices. The incumbent Chief Justice is Holly M. Kirby. [9] No more than two justices can be from the same Grand Division. As of September 1, 2024, the justices of the Tennessee Supreme Court are:
Each state in the United States has a legislature as part of its form of civil government. Most of the fundamental details of the legislature are specified in the state constitution . With the exception of Nebraska, all state legislatures are bicameral bodies, composed of a lower house (Assembly, General Assembly, State Assembly, House of ...
[9] [10] Alaska: Senate (two-thirds vote needed) House of Representatives (support of two-thirds of the membership needed to convict) "All civil officers of the State" A justice of the Supreme Court (all trials) None specified, but motion for impeachments are required to list fully the basis for the proceeding
This is a list of U.S. statewide elected executive officials.These state constitutional officers have their duties and qualifications mandated in state constitutions. This list does not include those elected to serve in non-executive branches of government, such as justices or clerks of the state supreme courts or at-large members of the state legislatures.
State legislatures also approve budget for state government. They may establish government agencies, set their policies, and approve their budgets. For instance, a state legislature could establish an agency to manage environmental conservation efforts within that state. In some states, state legislators elect other officials, such as governor.
9 (both) 6 years (both) Partisan election 75 (may finish term or 4 years of term, whichever is shorter) Utah: Utah Supreme Court: 5 4 years Missouri Plan: Vermont: Vermont Supreme Court: 5 6 years Election by State Legislature Virginia: Supreme Court of Virginia: 7 12 years Election by State Legislature 70 [11] Washington: Washington Supreme ...
The legislative branch of the U.S. states consists of state legislatures. Every state except for Nebraska has a bicameral legislature, meaning it comprises two chambers. The unicameral Nebraska Legislature is commonly called the "Senate", and its members are officially called "Senators".
The state's legislative branch is styled as the General Assembly and consists of a 47-member Senate and a 141-member House of Delegates. It meets each year for 90 days to act on more than 2300 bills including the State's annual budget. Like the governor, members of both houses serve four-year terms.