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Review 1) Federal Gov: National gov2) Federalism: Splitting, sharing, fighting for
power between state and federal govt3) Limited Gov: Federal gov limited to powers
listed in the US Constitution (enumerated powers, exp: interstate commerce), state gov can do anything (but they limit themselves to their own state constitutions)
4) Preemption: If federal govt is authorized by the Constitution to make a law, it overrides any conflicting state or local laws
Notes #Final, Title: “State-Local Lecture Notes” 1) State Gov: Focuses on K12 (Funding),
CC/CSU/UC, State Crimes/Prisons, Health Care
CA Constitution
Legislature
Senate
Governor CA Courts
Assembly Depts + Agencies
Work 50a, “State Budget”1) Based on the video clip, what problems are we
having with the state budget?2) Appoint a facilitator whose job is to get
everyone to participate, write his/her name.3) Write which changes you think should be
made to CA revenue and CA spending.4) On the same issue, make sacrifices to reach
close consensus (3/4, 75% agreement), write down the compromise solution.
Consensus: means voting yes if you can live with the compromise, and are willing to back it.
5) List which special interest groups you upset.
Issue to Resolve: FIX OUR BUDGET CRISIS!
Notes #Final, Title: “State-Local Lecture Notes” 2) CA Constitution: More rights than US ConsAmendments:a) 2/3 of Legislature > 1/2 of votersb) 8% of voter from past election sign petition >
1/2 voters3) Recall Process: 12% of voter from past
election sign petition > 1/2 voters4) CA Governor: 4 years (2 terms max)a) Drafts budget (legis can edit)b) Vetoes (including line-item veto)c) Appoints ppl (often fixed terms, carrying over
past their term, including UC/CSU Board)d) Pardons state crimes
5) CA Legislature: a)Senate (40): 6 years (2 terms max)
25 DEM, 15 GOPb) Senator Joe Simitian, (650) 688-6384 c) Assembly (80): 2 years (3 terms max) 51 DEM, 29 GOPd) Assembymember Paul Fong, (408) 277-2003 e) 8% of voter from past election sign petition > 1/2 voters
6) CA Courts: Appointed by gov, every 12 years,
voters get to renew orreject them
Senator Joe Simitian Assembymember Paul Fong
Journ, “Term Limits Debate”1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write
which you choose and explain why.2) Then write down what your partner thinks
(include their name at the end).1 2 3 4 5
CON: CA Term Limits are Bad1) They have destroyed all chance to build experience, making politicians less skilled
2) Politicians now play musical chairs with different pol. positions
PRO: CA Term Limits are Good1) They have increased the # of minority and women in govt
2) They keep politicians less entrenched, so they are closer to the ppl
Notes #Final, Title: “State-Local Lecture Notes” 7) Santa Clara County: Workhorse level of gov: roads, libraries, parks, law, corrections, welfarea)Board of Supervisors (5): 4 year termsb) Liz Kniss, [email protected]) Commissions: Board appoints citizens to work like committees on specific topics
Notes #Final, Title: “State-Local Lecture Notes” 8) Cupertino City Council (5): 4 year termsa)Local Laws: Ordinances, Zoning, Taxesb) Commissions: Board appoints citizens to work like committees on specific topicsDolly Sandoval, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Notes #50e, Title: “School Notes” 9)
School Board: 5
Superintendent: Polly Bove
Principal: April Scott
Teachers: Chiang
Notes #Final, Title: “State-Local Lecture Notes” 10) Fremont Union High School District: a) School Board (5): 4 Year TermsNancy A. Newton, [email protected] H.C. [email protected] [email protected] F. [email protected] [email protected]
Journ, Title “I have a complaint!””Work with a partner, and write answers to these questions using these options (write their name at the end): Congressman HondaState Assemblymember Paul FongCounty Supervisor Liz KnissMayor Dolly SandovalSchool Board President Nancy Newton1) Uncle is having visa immigration problems2) School restrooms aren’t safe to use3) Community parks aren’t lit well enough4) CSU budget cuts are hurting instruction5) State beaches have a lot of trash6) Street corner needs a red/green light installed7) Want to visit White House on your trip to DC
5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections