Divided government in American states leads to more rulemaking by bureaucrats. When state legislatures can't agree, bureaucrats take charge and make more rules. This happens especially in states where lawmakers are not experts and rely on bureaucrats for guidance. In Kentucky, the governor used executive orders to implement the Affordable Care Act, despite opposition from the state Senate. The courts supported the governor's actions, showing that bureaucrats can have a big impact on policy, even when politicians disagree.