Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers

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ARTICLE III

Legislature

[Legislative power]

Section 1.  The legislative power of this state shall be vested in the senate and assembly.

 

ARTICLE IV

Executive

[Executive power; election and terms of governor and lieutenant-governor]

Section 1.  The executive power shall be vested in the governor...

ARTICLE VI

Judiciary

[Unified court system; organization; process]

Section 1. a. There shall be a unified court system for the state. The state-wide courts shall consist of the court of appeals, the supreme court including the appellate divisions thereof, the court of claims, the county court, the surrogate's court and the family court, as hereinafter provided. ...

 

 

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