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Frequently Asked Questions about Constitutional Rules for California’s Budget

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What is the formal name of a budget bill junior or a budget trailer bill? The budget bill junior and budget trailer bills are formally called “other bills providing for appropriations related to the budget bill.” Where are the rules...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article II

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How many sections does Article 2 have? This article contains twenty sections. What does Article 2 relate to? It relates to voting and direct democracy. Who has political power in California? Section 1 specifies that all political power is inherent...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article IX

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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

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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...

Ringside: Only Unity Can Challenge Environmentalism, Inc.

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The California Environmental Quality Act was passed by the state legislature in 1971. At that time, it was the first legislation of its kind in the nation, if not the world. Its original intent was to “inform government decision makers and...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article XX

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How many sections does Article 20 have? This article contains ten sections. What does Article 20 relate to? It relates to miscellaneous provisions. Is there special provision made for Sacramento County? Section 1 provides that the County of Sacramento and...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article XIV

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How many sections does Article 14 have? This article contains five sections. What does Article 14 relate to? It relates to labor relations. Is the minimum wage provided by the Legislature? Section 1 states that the Legislature may provide for...