California Constitution – Page 6

From the Cheap Seats: The People are Not Sovereign

June 20, 2024 5:17 pmJune 20, 2024 5:17 pm

It is a sad day. In a unanimous opinion published June 20, 2024, the California Supreme Court has made clear that the people of this state are not sovereign but rather are subservient to the governing class. The revenue-raising powers...

Frequently Asked Questions about California State Officers and Honoraria and Gifts

June 16, 2024 2:30 amJune 16, 2024 2:31 am

Can state officers accept gifts and honoraria? Among other provisions, Article V, Section 14 of the California Constitution prohibits any honorarium being paid and limits gifts being made to state officers. Who are “state officers”? Section 14(f) defines “state officer” to...

Frequently Asked Questions about Expulsion or Suspension of State Legislators

June 12, 2024 2:30 amJune 12, 2024 2:31 am

Which branch of government determines who can hold a legislative office? California’s Constitution, in Article IV, Section 5, provides that the Legislature is the judge of its Members and their ability to hold office. What does the state Constitution provide...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Constitution Article XIX

May 26, 2024 2:30 amMay 26, 2024 2:31 am

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 California Constitution Article VI

May 23, 2024 2:30 amMay 23, 2024 2:31 am

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...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article IX

May 18, 2024 2:30 amMay 18, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 9 have? This article contains sixteen sections. What does Article 9 relate to? It relates to education. Are there any general statements that accompany this article? Section 1 provides that a general diffusion of knowledge...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Constitution Article XI

May 17, 2024 2:30 amMay 17, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 11 have? This article contains fifteen sections. What does Article 11 relate to? It relates to local government. How does California provide for county governments? Section 1 provides that the State is divided into counties...