Government
Lesson 29
Like the United State’s government, California’s state government is divided into three parts. Our government - both federal and state - is set up so no one person or group have too much power. The three branches are kept in balance by the other two.
The Legislative Branch
The United States:
In the national government the Legislative Branch consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives has 435 members. The Senate has 100 members.
The job of the Legislative Branch is to make laws, declare war, confirm Presidential appointments and investigate power.
California:
In California we have the Assembly and the Senate. In the Assembly there are 80 members. In the California Senate there are 40 senators.
California Legislators write laws. They also help to decide how the state will spend its money.
Executive Branch
California:
In California we have the Assembly and the Senate. In the Assembly there are 80 members. In the California Senate there are 40 senators.
California Legislators write laws. They also help to decide how the state will spend its money.
Executive Branch
United States:
In the national government the Executive Branch consists of the President, Vice President and his cabinet members.
The job of the President is to sign or veto laws, enforce laws, signs treaties and pardon criminals.
California:
In the California government, this branch is made up of the Governor and state agencies.
The Governor heads the executive branch. He or she is the highest official in the state government. When the Legislative Branch passes a law, the governor either signs it to make it official or vetoes it. The Governor also makes the state’s budget.
Judicial Branch
United States:
In the national government there are three courts - the District Courts, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. In the Supreme Court there are 9 Supreme Court judges who are appointed by the President.
Their job is to interpret the laws.
California:
In the California government the Judicial Branch is made up of trial courts and the California Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is made up of 7 judges.
The job of the California Judicial Branch is to decide if the the laws agree with the California Constitution.
Activities:
California:
In the California government the Judicial Branch is made up of trial courts and the California Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is made up of 7 judges.
The job of the California Judicial Branch is to decide if the the laws agree with the California Constitution.
Activities:
1. Fill in the chart
2. California Facts and Symbols worksheet (p. 22 A State Theme Unit California The Golden State by Instructional Fair, Inc.)
3. California Poppy
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