Tag: Executive Branch
Guide to the Judicial Branch Published
California Globe contributor Chris Micheli published his newest book, “A Practical Guide to California’s Judicial Branch,” which covers most of the key aspects of the judicial branch of state government, including the powers and duties of the judiciary, how judges...
Book Provides Overview of California’s Constitution and Statutes
“A Practical Guide to California’s Constitution and Statutes” is the newest practical guide written by California Globe contributor Chris Micheli. “My goal with this practical guide is to provide an overview of most of the Articles in our state Constitution,”...
Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Statutory Role in International Relations
Do California statutes contemplate an international relations role for the state? Yes, in California’s Government Code, there is Title 20, which is titled, “International Relations,” and it contains Sections 99500 through 99524. What is covered by Title 20 on International...
Should Legislative Grants of Rulemaking Authority Always Include Specific Guidance from the Legislature?
Under constitutional separation-of-powers provisions, generally the laws are enacted by the legislative branch of government, the laws are administered by the executive branch, and the laws are interpreted by the judicial branch. California’s Constitution, in fact, provides specifically for this...
California’s Executive Branch: Governor
While all of California’s constitutional officers are set forth in Article V of the state Constitution, the main focus in on the Governor. In fact, Section 1 of Article V provides that the executive power of state government is granted...
Delegation of Authority by the Legislature
The more that authority is delegated, the more likely it will be deemed unlawful. Under constitutional separation-of-powers provisions, generally the laws are enacted by the legislative branch of government, the laws are administered by the executive branch, and the...