California's state/government/administration is structured along the lines of a traditional representative/democratic/constitutional system/structure/framework. It comprises three distinct branches: the legislative/lawmaking/parliamentary, the executive/administrative/governing, and the judicial/legal/court branch. Each branch possesses its own set
California State Government
California's governmental structure is a complex system with distinct branches. At the core lies the Legislative Building in Sacramento, housing the offices of elected officials. The state legislature, comprised of the House, creates laws and policies. Overseeing these legislative efforts is the State Leader, who approves legislation into law and d