Government of Utah

Utah is republic and the government of Utah holds powers divided into three distinct branches: legislative; executive; and, judicial. Each branch fulfills specific functions and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution.

The executive powers of government are vested in the Governor. The current governor is Gary Herbert, a Republican. Herbert, the previous lieutenant governor, assumed the governorship on August 11, 2009, following the resignation of Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr., who was appointed United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China by President Barack Obama. Herbert was elected for a further four-year term in 2012.

Officers

The Governor's Cabinet consists of the following appointees, who are the heads of the agencies listed:

The legislative powers of government are vested in the Senate, House of Representatives and the people. The House of Representatives has a Republican majority.

Leadership

Majority (Republican) Leadership

Minority (Democratic) Leadership

Leadership

Majority (Republican) Leadership

Minority (Democratic) Leadership

The judicial powers of government are vested in a Supreme Court, district courts, and other courts of record.

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