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Questions to Ponder

This activity contains 3 questions.

Describe some of the governor's powers. Which ones are most important (i.e., affect large numbers of people and are used frequently)? Which ones does a governor prefer not to use?

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Discuss the governor's powers to appoint other officials. How does this power help shape the everyday lives of Californians? Give specific examples.

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What is the relationship between the governor and the legislature? What checks and balances are built into the California constitution for these two branches of government?

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