Reference no: EM132219831

Activity 1

States can't make laws without lawmakers, right?

Every state has a group of lawmakers called a legislature. In California, the legislature is made up of two parts just like the U.S. Congress.

The two parts are even called by the same names as the U.S. Congress - the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The California state legislature website.

Then answer these questions in the response section below:

1) How many legislators (members) are there in each part?

2) Go to the "Bill Information" section and look at pending legislation for 2019-2020 (note- if you hit "search" all legislation will come up in alphabetical order).

First, describe one piece of legislation that is pending (hint- they explain it at the beginning of the legislation).

Second, discuss whether or not you think the legislation is a good idea. Why or why not?

Activity 2

The governor plays a powerful role in California state politics. Go to the governor's website below and answer the following questions:

Go to the newsroom section and look at the issues that he has issued press releases about.

1) Briefly explain 2 of the issues and

2) Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the governor's stance on each issue.

Activity 3

It takes a lot to run a society. People need transportation that works, education for the future, police to keep law and order, emergency responders when disaster strikes, water and electricity to run their homes and businesses... and many other important things!
States are involved in all these areas of life and more.

Go to the California state website.

Look through the website to find 2 services California provides to citizens. List the 2 services you find and explain why you think it is (or isn't) important that California provide those services.

Attachment:- California Legislature Activities.rar