Historical Facts
Which city is California’s state capitol located in?
Sacramento
How many members are in the Assembly?
80 members
How does the legislative process begin?
When a legislator introduces a bill (in the Assembly or State Senate)
This “Chandelier” singer donated $5,000 to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Campaign Efforts?
Sia
Who sings the popular song ‘Drivers License’?
Olivia Rodrigo
What year was the CA State Legislature established?
1859
How many members are in the State Senate?
40 members
What happens after the bill is introduced?
Assigned to a committee
Which political party has a supermajority in CA State Legislature?
Democratic Party
How many members are in the original version of the Korean Boy Band BTS?
7
What government body is responsible for making the laws of the State of CA?
The state legislature
California State Lawmakers are limited to how many total years in office?
12 Years
If the bill goes to the Assembly and State Senate for a vote and passes each house, where does it go after that?
Governor
Who is California’s first Latinx Senator?
Alex Padilla
Finish that lyric from ‘Bad Guy’ by Billie Eilish : “White Shirt now Red, _____”
“White Shirt now Red, my Bloody Nose”
What are the three branches of government in CA?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Can you serve in the CA Assembly or State Senate if you were not born in the U.S.?
Yes! (Must be a U.S. Citizen)
How many days does the Governor have to sign a bill?
12 days
This labor and farmworker rights leader co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez?
Dolores Huerta
What song does this lyric come from? “I've been dancing on top of cars and stumbling out of bars”
‘Sucker’ by the Jones Brothers
How many CA Supreme Court Justices are there?
7 (1 Chief Justice and 6 Associate Justices)
How many Latinx Leaders are in California’s State Legislature?
30 (20 state assembly, 10 State Senate)
How much of the vote is needed in both houses, to override a governor’s veto?
2/3 Vote
This CA Assembly Member’s grandparents were farm workers?
Robert Rivas
Finish the lyric :
“You know I'm just ______
If you wanted you can take a private plane,
A kilómetros estamos conectando”
You know I'm just a flight away
If you wanted you can take a private plane
A kilómetros estamos conectando"