1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
bezimeni [28]
3 years ago
11

what are the similarities and differences between the california constitution and the united states constitution?

History
1 answer:
rjkz [21]3 years ago
8 0

Both documents have a bicameral legislature. The California Legislature is comprised of the state assembly (an 80 member body) and the state senate (a 40 member body). In both houses of the California Legislature, representation is based on districts that are determined by the size of population. By contrast, the federal legislature has a bicameral legislature in which representation is based on the core democratic principle of one person, one vote in the House of Representatives (435 members) and a Senate where all states, big and small, are represented by two Senators. Senators are elected for four years in California, whereas U.S. Senators serve six-year terms. In both the California State Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives, terms are for two years. As of 1990, all legislators in California are limited to serving two terms.  

The chief executives in both the Federal and State governments are quite similar. The difference is in the other parts of the executive branch. In the State of California, the Lieutenant Governor (the equivalent to the U.S. Vice President) is elected by the voters and runs separately from the Governor. The Attorney General, Controller (chief financial officer parallel to the Secretary of the Treasury), Secretary of State, the Superintendent of Public Instruction and Treasurer are all elected by the voters, whereas these same or parallel functions at the Federal level are appointed by the President as part of the Executive Cabinet.

In the Judicial Branch we also see a greater degree of voter direct control in the State government than at the Federal level. I'll quote the Constitution directly: "Judges of the Supreme Court shall be elected at large and judges of Courts of Appeal shall be elected in their districts at general elections at the same time and places as the Governor. Their terms are twelve years. . . . "[Article VI, Section 16a]. This clearly contrasts with the appointment of Federal judges by the President, whose powers at that level are further enhanced by the fact that Justices in all Federal courts serve life terms.  Here are a few additional comments. There is a system of checks and balances (veto, override) between the three branches. Both documents include a Bill of Rights. As a state, California has specific constitutional guidelines for such fundamental State responsibilities as education, transportation, marriage, energy and water. The State Constitution has greater detail on managing such matters, whereas the federal Constitution is a general framework for operating the government. In general, the State's Constitution is much longer and more complex. Finally, California added the initiative, referendum and recall to its Constitution during the era of progressive reforms at the turn of the 20th century.

You might be interested in
The success of the steam engine in the industrial revolution increased the demand for what?
Ratling [72]
It increased the demand for coal and iron. we need the iron to build things and the coal to power things. Remember coal is what powered the steam engine.
7 0
3 years ago
What do they actually mean when they say “the men who built America”
Alchen [17]

Answer:

Pretty sure they mean The Founding Fathers as they "Built America"

Explanation:

Sorry if this doesn't help, I give slightly bad advise.

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
ANSWER QUESTIONS WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST DOSEN'T NEED TO BE TO PROFOUND JUST STRAIGHT ANSWERS 30 PTS
LiRa [457]

Answer to question 1:

The "Dark Ages" is a historical periodization traditionally referring to the Middle Ages (c. 5th–15th century) that asserts that a demographic, cultural, and economic deterioration occurred in Western Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire.

Answer to question 3:

Chivalry has changed quite a bit since it appeared in the middle ages. ... In social situations, chivalry is still acceptable. That said, I think it comes down to men and women being courteous to each other rather than men being the only ones practicing courteous acts. A woman should hold the door open for men and women.

I know its not the full answers but this is the best I can do based on the questions.

7 0
3 years ago
What is the drawing technique of using dots to create degrees of shading or solidity instead of using lines?
crimeas [40]
The answer would be Stippling. Stippling is the use of many dots to make shading, or an image
4 0
2 years ago
Many historians feel that Harry Truman as much as Joe McCarthy gave force to the postwar “Red scare.” Explain why you agree or d
dusya [7]
Here is information that you could use to argue either side of this debate.

Agree
- One could argue that Harry Truman played a significant role in the Red Scare due to his speech to Congress regarding the Truman Doctrine. In this speech, he asks Congress to give financial assistance to countries like Greece and Turkey. He discusses how the fate of these countries, and other ones all over Europe, rest in the fate of the US. If the US does not help these countries, communism can take over. This could lead to repression and hard economic times for millions of people.

Disagree
- Even though he created the Truman Doctrine, Truman did not scare up nearly as much fear as Joe McCarthy. McCarthy accused hundreds of people of being communist, played a significant role in the growth of the House Un-American Activities Committee, and used fear tactics to scare individuals. Truman was not nearly as extreme in his fight against domestic communism.
6 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • What food was the main thanksgiving dinner back in 1621?
    8·1 answer
  • Which sphere is not one of the four environmental spheres in which all the earth's physical and natural process
    10·1 answer
  • Why did jean calvin believe that the entire congregation should sing psalms?
    9·1 answer
  • 08.04 the cost of conflict 01 Explain the social, economic, or political costs of the American Civil War. Your response should b
    15·1 answer
  • What made democracy develop during the Roman Republic?
    14·1 answer
  • What is the purpose of the four noble truths?
    5·2 answers
  • In what 4 years did major battles take place in South America
    13·2 answers
  • Which U.S. president said in an annual message to Congress, "Today, more than ever before, American capital is seeking investmen
    9·2 answers
  • 5
    7·1 answer
  • ANSWER PLEASE AND THANK YOU! I WILL GIVE BRAINIST
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!