Gov Structure in CALIFORNIA
Executive
Governor 4 year term (Lt. Governor is VP)
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Treasurer
Controller
Superintendent of public instruction
Legislature
Bicameral : Senate 40 4Y-term - Assembly 80 2Y-term
CA Citizens can pass laws directly through Intitiatives
CA Citizens can prevent laws directly by calling for a referendum
- The governor may call for a special session of the legislature
Judiciary
Supreme Court - Chief Justice & 6 associate judges
5 Appellate Courts 59 judges appointed by Governor with the approval of the commission on judicial appointments - 12Y-terms. Subsequent terms are subject to approval by popular election.
Trial Court Justices, Superior Court Judges as well as Municipal and justice court judges are elected on non-partisan ballots to 6Y-terms
Local Government
58 Counties governed by 5 member Board of Supervisors
DA, Treasurer, Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, Coroner, Sheriff, and superintendent of schools