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Review 1) Federal Gov : National gov 2) Federalism : Splitting, sharing, fighting for power between state and federal govt 3) 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

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Page 1: Gov state and local gov 50m

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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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Senator Joe Simitian Assembymember Paul Fong

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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

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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

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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]

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Notes #50e, Title: “School Notes” 9)

School Board: 5

Superintendent: Polly Bove

Principal: April Scott

Teachers: Chiang

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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]

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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