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Gov Structure in CALIFORNIAExecutiveGovernor 4 year term (Lt. Governor is VP) Secretary of State Attorney General Treasurer Controller Superintendent of public instruction
LegislatureBicameral : 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
JudiciarySupreme 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 Government58 Counties governed by 5 member Board of Supervisors DA, Treasurer, Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, Coroner, Sheriff, and superintendent of schools |
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