Chris Micheli

Quiz on California Legislation Drafting  By Chris Micheli                This quiz is to test your knowledge about legislative drafting in California.   1.       The Legislative Counsel provides legal advice to the Legislature, Governor, and all the other constitutional officers.   2.       The Legislative Counsel’s Digest provides a policy analysis of the bill’s provisions.   3.       A bill that has been keyed “fiscal” by the Legislative Counsel must be voted on by the Appropriations Committee.   4.       A “spot” bill always includes legislative intent language.   5.       Describe the differences among bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments.   6.       The Legislative Counsel’s Digest has four keys.   7.   ...

Quiz on California Executive Branch  By Chris Micheli             This quiz is to test your knowledge about California’s forms of direct democracy. 1.       1.  There are nine constitutional offices in California. 2.       2.  California is a unitary executive like the federal government. 3.       3.  The Governor is required to make a “state of the state” speech to the Legislature. 4.       4.  The Governor may fill any vacancy in any office by appointment until a successor qualifies. 5.       5.  When the Governor uses the line-item veto authority, the Governor must attach a statement of the item reduced or eliminated, as well as the reasons for the action. 6.       6.  The Governor can call a “fiscal emergency” special session, which is separate from other special sessions. 7.     ...

Quiz on the California Legislature  By Chris Micheli             This quiz is to test your knowledge about the California Legislature.   1.       The Legislature must adopt a balanced budget pursuant to the California Constitution.   2.       There are six Assembly Budget Subcommittees and five Senate Budget Subcommittees.    3.       The Senate has adopted an official Code of Conduct for its members and the Assembly has adopted the same document.    4.       All legislative employees may not accept a gift or gifts totaling more than $10 in a calendar month from a registered lobbyist. 5.       5.  The Appropriations Committees in each house have jurisdiction over the annual Budget Bill. 6.       6.  The Governor’s line-item veto authority ...