Compare And Contrast The Legislative Framework Of California

The first similarity is how, “Lobbies are controlled by the law and most operate legally (Federal)...most of these lobbies operate legally under the laws controlling them (Illinois),”(pg. 22-58). This is very important because this shows that both of the governments have lobbies that almost all follow the law and are legal. The next similarity is how, “...it is sent to the president, who can either sign it or veto it (Federal)...the governor can then sign it or veto it (Illinois),” (pg. 20-59). This is a very important part in the lawmaking process (which happens to be the same in both constitutions), because it is what passes the bill to the judicial branch, or it is what makes the bill go back to the legislative branch. The last similarity is how, “In both houses of Congress, no business may be transacted without a quorum (Federal)... in the General Assembly a majority must be present or no decisions can be made (Illinois),” (pg. 20-59). It is important for a majority/quorum to be present in both constitutions because in order to carry out any bill, it needs to get a fair vote, 50% + 1. Now, the differences of the state and federal constitutions for the lawmaking process will be stated and explained. The first difference is how, “the two houses of Congress may try to override the president’s veto by a ⅔ vote in each house (Federal)...if

When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution in 1787, the United States just had 13 states. The Founding Fathers believed that more states would want to join the Union in the future. They saw that it would be significant for new states to have the same form of government as the original states had. Since then there are now over 50 states that have similar characteristics which were developed centuries ago; although, resembling the creation of new ideas and inventions, current state government had many problems from being the way it is today, it also has many important features that benefit many people, as well as plays an important role in how American democracy and government works.

Last there is Regulated federalism. This is where congress enforce legislation on states. They insist that they meet the national standards. However the federalism does not always agree with the states. A famous example of Regulated federalism is the “No Child Left Behind Act”. Another are required food and transportation inspections. If they fail to comply with these types of actions they will receive penalties (Dellape).

The limitations on and difficulties of passing laws are very, very important. The split legislature creates a more complicated maze through which laws must find their way before being passed. First, a law must be introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, the former having sole power to introduce laws concerning revenue. After the law is introduced, it must be approved by the other house, who may agree with, amend, or discard the law. Once

To define the terminology of federalism to a simplistic way is the sharing of sovereignty between the national government and the local government. It is often described as the dual sovereignty of governments between the national and the local to exert power in the political system. In the US it is often been justified as one of the first to introduce federalism by the ‘founding fathers’ which were developed in order to escape from the overpowered central government. However, federalism in the United States is hitherto uncertain where the power lies in the contemporary political system. In this essay I will outline and explain how power relationship alternates between states and federal government. Moreover I will also discuss my

The United States government braces its power among three powerful branches, legislative, executive and judicial. These branches interact with one another to establish authority that is strong, yet equal to have power over the country. Each branch pursues certain responsibilities and duties to operate in an efficient and effective manner in which society upholds. The executive, legislative and judicial branches all interact amid each other to validate accuracy of the nation’s most powerful law of the land, the Constitution. It is important to know how these branches interact with each other to learn how a bill becomes a law. Reflecting on how the three branches promote a balance of power that is constructive to include the agendas and

California State has its own laws that show indifferences with the Federal Government laws. However, the laws are under the guidance of the Federal laws. The main function of the legislative branch of California is to make laws, case works and power of the purse which allows them to vote for money allocation for public use.

Texas and California are two states in the US that are comparable in terms of their population, resources, size, economy and constitution. The Texas Constitution is the foundation of the statehood of Texas within which the government operates in the same way that U.S. constitution governs the affairs of the whole country with its allocated power. The Texas constitution has a huge influence on the daily lives of Texans Possibly even more than the U.S. Constitution. Although all states have its own constitution, Texas and California have different ways in which they gained their constitution. Like most state in the U.S. The state of California gained its constitution after the civil war, the constitution was ratified in 1879 and It is similar to the Texas constitution in many ways. Both constitutions are founded on the unanimous vote of its people and are grounded by the rule of

In my analysis of the Texas Constitution I will assess the three branches of our State Government, the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and finally the Judicial Branch. Our State Government resembles our National Government in various ways but also in very different ways which we will review in this essay. I will identify a handful of criticisms and problems associated with the provisions in each of these branches of our State Government and identify suggested reforms that many feel are needed.

The core function of the Texas Legislature is to formulate and enact laws. Apart from the enactment of laws, the legislative body is also mandated with the functions of shaping the state’s political agenda, performing checks and balances on state of the state’s government, pass the state’s budget, as well as oversee the functions of the administration. Similarly, the body also sets the critical details or a court’s organizational procedures when it comes to matters that pertain to impeachment and court disputes regarding election petitions. It is equally important to mention that the body is also mandated with the function of informing and educating the electorate regarding the critical functions the body is required to deliver to the people as provided for by the laws of the State of Texas (Dautrich and Yalof 684).

The book, California Politics and Government: A practical Approach, helps students understand the government and politics. It describes the principles used in the state government and the relevance of these to the nowadays students and the future ones. The book has clear examples and explanations that help the students understand the California politics. It includes budgetary politics and policies, California law and court cases, government regulations, policymaking and elections in terms of political parties and interest groups. It addresses the economic, educational, immigration and social issues and theireffecton the politics. Students are able to familiarize with the public policy coverage; hence, make a connection between the effects and practical applications of legislation and the government.

Too much astonishment the 2005 Supreme Court ruling did not say that Californian system was not enforceable. They said that California's policy system has to be proven feasible under strict scrutiny standard. Therefore, it was possible that the trial court could find ways to pass the segregation policy under the strict scrutiny analysis and continue their practice. In fact, California's state penitentiaries did find a way and in 2008, a number of prisons in California implemented the Integrated Housing Program (IHP). This program was not about desegregating prisons but about ensuring that inmates housing assignments in cells and dorms were made using rational objective criteria rather than race-based criteria. The CDC’s countlessly ensured

The California and Federal judicial systems are very similar in how they are designed and how they function. California state courts are established and primarily obtain their power from the California State Constitution. This is similar to federal judicial system in that federal courts derive their power from the United States Constitution. The following paper will compare and contrast the extreme similarities between both judicial systems as well as some of the distinct differences.

The budget process is the most important aspect of fiscal decision making in Public Administration. Smith and Lynch (2004), argues that “Public budgeting is an activity that many people view from their own perspectives and, thus, they do not comprehend the full complexity of budgeting” (p. 34). Similar to the contextual definition of complexity in budgeting process, a classic example was the State of California’s budget impasse for the year 2010-2011. This essay examines and analyses the concerns that lead to passing a late budget in the State of California. It further goes into details regarding the reasons, resolutions, and consequences faced due to the budget Impasse.

The Legislative Brach of the federal government is made up of two Chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. These two bodies draft and pass laws that, if signed by the President of the United States, govern the United States and it's citizens.