California state government shares some similarities with the US federal government, such as having three branches of government. However, there are also differences, like California having a bicameral legislature while the US Congress is bicameral. County governments in California are extensions of state government and provide services like highways, public safety, and justice. City governments can take various forms, with the mayor-council plan being the most widely used form in California cities.

2. State Expenditures 4.6 Unemployment Compensation 10.0 Employee retirement 13.2 Highways 19.5 Education 26.2 Welfare including Medicaid Percentage Expenditures

6. Federalism Concurrent Powers Enumerated Powers Reserved Powers Reserved Powers Federal State Municipalities

20. Local Government How are city governments similar to both federal and state governments? Which management plans work better for big cities?

21. Local Expenditures 4.7 Hospital 4.9 Police 5.4 Highways 12.6 Utilities 43.2 Education Percentage Expenditures

22. CA Counties