Government of Colorado

Government of Colorado
Part ofUnited States of America
ConstitutionConstitution of Colorado
Legislative branch
NameLegislature
TypeBicameral
Meeting placeColorado State Capitol
Upper house
Name Senate
Presiding officerSteve Fenberg, President
Lower house
Name House of Representatives
Presiding officerJulie McCluskie, Speaker
Executive branch
Head of state and government
TitleGovernor
CurrentlyJared Polis
AppointerElection
Cabinet
NameCabinet
LeaderGovernor
Deputy leaderLieutenant Governor
HeadquartersState Capitol
Judicial branch
NameJudiciary of Colorado
CourtsCourts of Colorado
Supreme Court of Colorado
Chief judgeBrian Boatright
Seat Denver

The Government of Colorado is organized into three branches: the executive branch of the Governor, the legislative branch of the General Assembly, and the judicial branch of the Supreme Court and lower courts. This government was created by the Constitution of the State of Colorado, and allows for direct participation of the electorate by initiative, referendum, recall and ratification.