California History
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2023 Assembly Legislative handbook
California's Legislature
a book on the legislature, state government, and history
Table of Contents
Chapter I — California's Historical Background
Chapter II — California's Constitution
Chapter III — Elections
Chapter IV — The Executive Branch
Chapter V — The Judicial Branch
Chapter VI — Legislative Sessions
Chapter VII — Legislators' Districts, Qualifications, and Compensation
Chapter VIII — Organization of the Legislature
Chapter IX — The Legislative Process
Chapter X — Legislative Personnel
Chapter XI — The Capitol
Chapter XII — Legislative Printing
Chapter XIII — Media Coverage of the Legislature
Glossary of Legislative Terms
Appendices
Appendices Q though X
Index
Order Form
Front Cover
Back Cover
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