Legislative
What process allows citizens to propose laws
initiative process
This official is the head of California’s executive branch
Governor of California
What is the highest Court in CA
California Supreme Court
This is the first place a proposed law starts in California
State assembly or State Senate
What term describes California’s Legislature because it has a Senate and an Assembly
Bicameral
The California Governor has this length of term before needing re-election
4 years
The California Supreme Court is made up of this many justices
7
After a bill is introduced, it is sent here to be studied and discussed in detail
A Committee
This chamber of the California Legislature has 80 elected members
State Assembly
This official is responsible for keeping the state’s money and managing California’s finances
State Treasurer
What courts handle most criminal and civil cases
Superior Courts
Both the Assembly and the Senate must do this before a bill can go to the Governor
Pass the bill
This chamber of the California Legislature has 40 elected members
State Senate
This official oversees elections and maintains state records in California
Secretary of State
What court reviews decisions from the Superior Courts before they can reach the Supreme Court
Courts of Appeal
Once the Legislature passes a bill, this official can sign it into law or veto it
Governor of California
This city is where the California Legislature meets
Sacramento
This state official handles California’s legal matters
Attorney General of California
This is the process by which voters choose California judges after being initially appointed
retention elections
If the Governor vetoes a bill, the Legislature can do this with a two-thirds vote in both houses
Override the veto