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Frequently Asked Questions about Voting on a Referendum

June 2, 2024 2:30 amJune 2, 2024 2:31 am

What is a referendum? The referendum is set forth in the California Constitution, in Article II, Section 9, which provides: “The referendum is the power of the electors to approve or reject statutes or parts of statutes except urgency statutes,...

Frequently Asked Questions about Nonpartisan Races in California

June 1, 2024 2:30 amJune 1, 2024 2:31 am

Are there nonpartisan races in this state? California’s Constitution, in Article II, Section 6(a), states that all judicial, school, county, and city offices, including the Superintendent of Public Instruction, are to be nonpartisan. Are all judicial races nonpartisan? Individuals running...

Frequently Asked Questions about Possible Influences on State Agencies

May 31, 2024 2:30 amMay 31, 2024 2:31 am

How does the Governor influence state agencies? If the agency is within the line authority of the Governor, or if the Governor appoints the director of the entity, the Governor can issue directives to the agency or to the CEO....

Frequently Asked Questions about California Bills with Different Vote Requirements

May 30, 2024 2:30 amMay 29, 2024 9:50 pm

How many possible vote requirements are there for bills in the California Legislature? There are six possible vote thresholds required for passage of bills in order to enact a statute. Which bills require a 55% vote? In the 2023 Session,...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Executive Branches

May 29, 2024 2:30 amMay 29, 2024 2:31 am

Where are the executive branches of government established? The U.S. President and the California Governor draw their authority from the federal and state constitutions concerning their respective roles in the lawmaking process. Federal and state statutes also provide additional duties...

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

May 28, 2024 2:30 amMay 28, 2024 2:31 am

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...