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Frequently Asked Questions about California Budget Terminology

May 28, 2024 7:18 pmMay 28, 2024 7:18 pm

There are some common terms and phrases regarding the California Budget that readers should be familiar with, and which are defined by the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Department of Finance on their respective websites. What are the A-Pages?...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Legislative Branches

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Where is the Congress established in law? The Constitution of the United States (Article I, Sections 1-10) spells out the authority of Congress to make laws. Is the Congress of power limited? Congress’ authority cannot conflict with the 10th Amendment...

Frequently Asked Questions about State and Federal Judiciaries

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Where is the federal court system created? The federal courts are established in Article III of the United States Constitution. Where is the state court system created? The state courts are established in Article VI of the California Constitution. What...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Constitution Article XIX

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How many sections does Article 19 have? This article contains ten sections. What does Article 19 relate to? It relates to motor vehicle revenues. Is there a prohibition on the use of motor vehicle revenues in this state? Section 1...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Constitution Article XIIIA

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How many sections does Article 13A have? This article contains seven sections. What does Article 13 relate to? It relates to tax limitations. Is there a cap on property taxes in this state? Section 1 states that the maximum amount...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article I

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How many sections does Article 1 have? This article contains thirty-two sections. What does Article 1 relate to? It relates to the declaration of rights. Are certain individual rights protected by the state Constitution? Section 1 states that all people...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article VI

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How many sections does Article 6 have? This article contains twenty-three sections. What does Article 6 relate to? It relates to the judicial branch of state government. Who is given the judicial power of the state? Section 1 provides that...