Vocabulary
Fill in the blank: Voters in California can ________ the governor.
recall
Which branch of the California state government prepares the state budget?
the executive branch (pg. 473)
Look at pg. 478 & 479: Who in the flow chart is represented by the blue boxes?
the governor
Which of these phrases best describes the United States Constitution?
A. a written document that describes the purpose and structure of the United States government.
B. a set of written rules for voters in the United States.
C. a written document that describes how states should be governed.
D. a 10,000 page book that contains all the nation's laws passed since 1786.
A.
Fill in the blank: The governor can decide to ________ the bill.
veto
What special powers does the California Constitution give the state's voters that voters in many other states do not have?
Voters in California have the right to recall elected officials. (pg. 475)
Look at pg. 478 & 479: What happens after both the California Assembly and the California Senate approve a bill?
The bill goes to the governor.
What is the best synonym for federal?
A. state
B. local
C. national
D. regional
C
Fill in the blank: The United States Supreme Court is part of the _________ government.
federal
What special rights do Indian tribes in California have?
They have the right to form sovereign, or free and independent, governments. (pg. 486)
Look at pg. 478 & 479: What 3 actions can the governor take when he or she receives a bill?
The governor can veto the bill, sign it into law, or do nothing.
Which of the following is a duty or power shared by all levels of government?
A. managing trade between states
B. collecting taxes
C. controlling the military
D. printing money
B
Fill in the blank: The new state ________ calls for spending more money on after-school programs.
budget
What is the highest level of local government in California?
county government (pg. 481)
Look at pg. 478 & 479: How can a bill become a law if the governor vetoes it?
If two-thirds of the members of both houses of the legislature vote for the bill again.
Fill in the blanks:
San Bernardino is the largest ________ in California.
In a ___________ people make decisions by voting.
county, democracy
Who is the head of the state's executive branch of government?
governor (pg. 473)
Look at pg. 478 & 479: What happens before both the California Assembly and the California Senate approve a bill?
The bill is written by one of the Assembly members or senators, and then a special committee studies it and presents it to the whole Assembly or Senate.