Government
Nevada's State Capitol is in Carson City, the capital since the Nevada Territory was created in 1861.Nevada is governed under its original constitution, which was adopted in 1864. The state legislature consists of the Senate of 21 members elected for four-year terms and the Assembly of 42 members elected for two years. The legislature convenes in January of odd-numbered years.
The elected state officials include the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, and controller. They are all elected for four-year terms.
The judiciary is headed by the Supreme Court of five justices elected for six years. Other tribunals include district courts and justices of the peace.
Nevada is divided into 16 counties; Carson City is independent of any county. The state is represented in Congress by two senators and three representatives.
