Complete the following activity concerning California Government.  Use your textbook and access this site for the necessary answers:

http://www.govspot.com/state/ca.htm

1.  Who is the current Governor of California?  What is his party affiliation?  What is the term for a governor in California?

2.  Explain how the government of California is set up; that is, the governor is the chief executive, but what other branches does the state government consist of, and who makes up those branches?

3.  List California's Constitutional Officers.

4.  Explain the differences between the California Assembly and the California Senate.

5.  Explain the following:

Initiative

Referendum

Recall

6.  What is a state-sponsored program that is relevant to your life?  Explain.