The document discusses different levels of government in California including federal, state, and local governments. It provides information on the structure of state government such as the legislature, governor, and state constitution. It also discusses local governments like Santa Clara County and the cities and school districts within it. Key points covered include the roles and responsibilities of different governing bodies, election terms, and contact information for local representatives.

1. 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 make a law, it overrides any conflicting state or local laws

2. 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

3. 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!

4. Notes #Final , Title: “ State-Local Lecture Notes ” 2) CA Constitution : More rights than US Cons Amendments: a) 2/3 of Legislature > 1/2 of voters b) 8% of voter from past election sign petition > 1/2 voters 3) Recall Process : 12% of voter from past election sign petition > 1/2 voters 4) 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

5. 5) CA Legislature : Senate ( 40 ) : 6 years (2 terms max) 25 DEM, 15 GOP b) Senator Joe Simitian , (650) 688-6384 c) Assembly ( 80 ) : 2 years (3 terms max) 51 DEM, 29 GOP d) 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 or reject them

6. Senator Joe Simitian Assembymember Paul Fong

7. 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 Bad 1) 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 Good 1) They have increased the # of minority and women in govt 2) They keep politicians less entrenched, so they are closer to the ppl

8. Notes #Final , Title: “ State-Local Lecture Notes ” 7) Santa Clara County : Workhorse level of gov: roads, libraries, parks, law, corrections, welfare Board of Supervisors ( 5 ) : 4 year terms b) Liz Kniss , [email_address] c) Commissions : Board appoints citizens to work like committees on specific topics

9. Notes #Final , Title: “ State-Local Lecture Notes ” 8) Cupertino City Council ( 5 ) : 4 year terms Local Laws : Ordinances, Zoning, Taxes b) Commissions : Board appoints citizens to work like committees on specific topics Dolly Sandoval, Mayor [email_address] Orrin Mahoney [email_address] Kris Wang [email_address] Gilbert Wong [email_address] Mark Santoro [email_address]

10. Notes #50e , Title: “ School Notes ” 9) School Board: 5 Superintendent: Polly Bove Principal: April Scott Teachers: Chiang

11. Notes #Final , Title: “ State-Local Lecture Notes ” 10) Fremont Union High School District : a) School Board ( 5 ) : 4 Year Terms Nancy A. Newton, President [email_address] Homer H.C. Tong [email_address] Bill Wilson [email_address] Barbara F. Nunes [email_address] Hung Wei [email_address]

12. 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 Honda State Assemblymember Paul Fong County Supervisor Liz Kniss Mayor Dolly Sandoval School Board President Nancy Newton 1) Uncle is having visa immigration problems 2) School restrooms aren’t safe to use 3) Community parks aren’t lit well enough 4) CSU budget cuts are hurting instruction 5) State beaches have a lot of trash 6) Street corner needs a red/green light installed 7) Want to visit White House on your trip to DC 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections