Checks and Balances in State Government

What are the three branches of government in California?

• City Council, Mayor, Courts

• Senate, Assembly, Courts

• Governor, Attorney General, Treasurer

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• To veto bills

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

Which two chambers make up the California legislature?

• Senate and Assembly

• Governor and Senate

• City Council and Assembly

• House of Representatives and Senate

Who is the head of the executive branch in California?

• Attorney General

• Governor

• Secretary of State

• Treasurer

What is the role of the Attorney General in California?

• To enforce laws

• To veto bills

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

What is the main function of the judicial branch?

• To veto bills

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

Which court has the final authority on appeals and interpretation of laws in California?

• State Supreme Court

• Appeals Court

• Criminal Court

• Civil Court

What can the state Supreme Court do if a law is found to be unconstitutional?

• Enforce the law

• Veto the law

• Amend the law

• Remove the law

What process allows the people of California to enact laws directly?

• Veto

• Initiative

• Referendum

• Recall

Who has the power to throw out an initiative if it is unconstitutional?

• Legislature

• Attorney General

• Governor

• Courts