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CA Government and legislative process

This overview focuses on the structure and functions of California's Executive Branch and Legislature. It covers key statewide offices, including roles of the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State. Learn about the Governor's powers, appointment authority, and legislative veto options. The structure of the Legislature, comprising the Assembly and Senate, is explained, along with their terms, leadership, and the impact of term limits. The process of how a bill becomes a law is also highlighted, emphasizing necessary voting requirements and district representation.

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CA Government and legislative process

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  1. CA Government and legislative process

  2. Executive Branch—plural executive and statewide offices. • Governor • 2 four year terms • Lt Governor • Serves as governor if s/he dies • Attorney General • Chief legal prosecutor for the state • Secretary of State • Oversees elections • Treasurer • Controller • Superintendent of Public Instruction • Insurance Commissioner

  3. Powers of the Governor • Appointment • Staff and Department heads • SC and Appellate judges, court vacancies • Veto • Including line-item veto • Proposes legislation and budget • Grant parole, pardon, and commutation of sentences

  4. Removal • By impeachment or by recall

  5. Legislature • Assembly • 80 members, 2 year terms • 48 Dem 32 Rep • Leadership: Speaker of the Assembly, Fabian Nunez • Senate • 40 members, 4 year terms, staggered elections • 25 Dem 15 Rep • Leadership: President Pro Tem, Don Perata

  6. Professionalization and backlash • 1966 Legislature becomes full-time, highest pay, more staff—model of professionalism • 1990 Term limits introduced

  7. Districts • since Reynolds v Simms (1964), all districts must have roughly equal population

  8. Senate and Assembly Districts

  9. Locally--Assembly • 19 District—Gene Mullin (D)

  10. contd • 12 District—Leland Yee

  11. Local Senate Representation • 8th Senate District—Jackie Speier • 3rd District—Carole Migden

  12. How a bill becomes a law If bill requires an appropriation, needs 2/3 of both houses

  13. CA Congressional delegation • 53 Representatives to the House • Locally: Nancy Pelosi and Tom Lantos • 2 US Senators • Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer

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