Exam 4: The State Legislature

Day to day,legislators from both parties work closely together in committees and agree on many fixes for local and state problems.

How long is a state Senate term?

In the Assembly,how many votes constitute the "supermajority" needed to raise taxes or fees,pass urgency measures,or override a veto?

How do legislators make law? Explain how they contribute to the lawmaking process at each stage.

The U.S.Supreme Court recently held that under the U.S.Constitution,citizen redistricting commissions that were created through the initiative process are constitutional.

______ is in charge of drawing boundaries for Assembly and state Senate districts.

A "statute" refers to a ______.

How does the work of paid,legislative staff members differ from that of lobbyists?

"Substantive representation" is a term that refers to ______.

In the Senate,how many votes constitute the "supermajority" needed to raise taxes or fees,pass urgency measures,or override a veto?

Describe the effects of term limits on the California state legislature.

Legislators split their time between their district offices and their Sacramento offices.

In what ways does the California legislature resemble the U.S.Congress? In what major ways does it differ?

Which people form the "Big Three," and what are their primary tasks?

Which body has been referred to as the "eyes and ears of the legislature," performing in-depth research on programs,bills,and the budget?

The LGBT caucus is the first of its kind to be officially recognized by a state legislature.

The "Big Three" is a term that refers to ______.

In the state senate,the president pro tem exerts a great deal of power by chairing the all-powerful Rules Committee.

What is a resolution?

How many votes are needed to pass most bills?