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Guidance on California Judicial Branch

October 17, 2026 8:57 amOctober 17, 2026 8:57 am

My general guidance on the California Judicial Branch as a co-equal but frequently overlooked branch of state government that operates as the largest court system in the United States is based upon several defining elements: System Scale and Constitutional Foundation...

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...

Separation of Powers Doctrine in California

November 22, 2019 8:18 amNovember 22, 2019 8:21 am

Separation of powers – what is it and what does it mean? Essentially, the powers of government are provided to separate branches of government to operate. These powers are set forth in the California Constitution and are granted to the...