Due to recent political upset and turmoil in the United States government, there has been a growing movement among some California residents that their state should secede and form a new country. However outlandish this idea may seem to some some individuals, secession may actually prove to be more beneficial for California citizens in the long run. There have already been a few proposals for how to split of the state of California in order to make it more governable. However, these ideas simple chop California into pieces rather than addresses the root of the issue. Because of California’s unique political ideology and efficient government system, it would be most beneficial for the state to secede from the United States in order to escape …show more content…
Because of California’s essentially simple procedures for ratifying the Constitution, there have been over 500 amendments made to it since its inception in the late 1800s. Because of the government’s proactive approach on this document throughout the past hundred years, “California’s constitution tracks the structure of the contemporary constitutional order far more closely than does the U.S. Constitution” (Griffin, 2009). Instead of letting a document rule the state, the state made it so that the document always reflected the political ideals of the time period. California also brought these ideals into its voting system. The state was one of the first to enact an open primary system for elections, so that a voter with affiliation to any political party could vote in the primaries. This way, the primary elections were based on overall majority vote so that party candidates had to convince all voter, not just ones from their party, to vote for them. This way, “more moderate candidates are elected on both sides of the aisle – candidates that more accurately reflect the views of the broader electorate” (Hilsman, 2017). For California, it is more important to have the majority of voters’ views be represented rather than just the winning parties’ …show more content…
Unlike the federal government and most state governments, California’s politics are not ruled by two conflicting political views vying for power. Instead, “California has found a more moderate, pragmatic path to governance” (Hilsman, 2017). The more moderate views of the two main parties discussed previously also greatly effects how the state government functions as a whole, especially when it comes to decide what to do with the world’s 8th largest economy. A great example of this unity and cooperation can be seen when Governor Jerry Brown proposed his budget proposal for the new fiscal year back in 2016. The budget coincided with the views of the majority population by putting money towards education and healthcare. One journalist even heralded the process by stating that it offered evidence for how, “California is leading the was in envisioning a political system that can actually get things done” (Hilsman,
Proposition 54, the Public Display of Legislative Bills Initiative, would 1) prohibit California legislators from passing any bill without posting the bill for the public 72 hours beforehand, 2) require that videos of all the state’s public legislative meetings be posted online for twenty years, and 3) allow anyone to record videos of meetings and use them for “any legitimate purpose.” While proponents argue that this initiative is necessary to increase transparency, you should follow the Democratic Party in opposing it because it would unnecessarily slow down the legislative process, discourage bipartisan compromises, and enable misuse of videos in misleading ads. Furthermore, if Proposition 54 fails, you should offer an alternative piece
1. The US Constitution, along with the Constitutions of both California and Oregon seem to be arranged in similar fashion. All contain a preamble followed by Articles and Sections, but the similarities between them seemingly end here. In the Constitutions of both California and Oregon, the Bill of Rights can be found within Article I. Whereas in our Us Constitution the Bill of Rights is not seen until the first 10 Amendments have been added presumably nearly two years after. It is evident that while writing the US Constitution, our forefathers were most concerned with the presumption of power by the government.
This province produces all sorts of grain or corn, the inhabitants likewise breed all sorts of Cattle, in great quantities, which they supply the Merchants of New York and Philadelphia, to carry on their trade, to all the American Islands; but were they a distinct Government, (having very good barbours) merchants would be encouraged to settle amongst them, and they might become a considerable trading people; whereas, at present, they have few or no ships, but coasting vessels, and they are supplied from New York ,and Philadelphia with English Manufacturers having none of their own. New Jersey has large areas of farmland. The settlers of the New Jersey colony made a living by hunting, fishing and farming. Ashes from
Legislative amendments in Nevada must pass two-thirds votes in both houses, and then only earn a simple majority on a public ballot. This method of amending constitutional legislation creates a more volatile term cycle legislatively, yet provides Nevadan voters a form of fair representation in constitutional changes. This flexibility at the power of the current voting majority is hedged by federal constitutional minimums, though this simple majority power also allows Nevada to be easily influenced by foreign politics, whether state, country, or global influences. Nevada struggles to hold onto conservative policies while at the whim of a majority vote that can easily swing
If California becomes a separate country then Californian residents would benefit from it. A reason why California should become a separate country is that California’s natural resources are being extracted from California at
Part 1 The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and it lays out the framework for the federal government and the relationship between the federal government and the states. Article 4, Section 4 guarantees "to every state in the union" a republican form of government, allowing for a variety in state governance. California, as one of the most populous states in the country, has its unique governance model. In this essay, we will discuss the differences between the California and federal models, the goals of the Progressive movement, and the legal guidelines and consequences of California's "4th Branch" of government: The Initiative.
In July of 1933, the North Carolina State Legislature formed the EBNC. The EBNC is The Eugenics Board of North Carolina. The board was formed to repeal a 1929 law that had been put in place to provide sterilization for persons that were feeble minded and mentally defective in North Carolinian penal institutes. The EBNC was put in place when the act was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court because it permanently affects the lives of inmates in a system similar to bartering. There was the perception of fairness to inmates who are being coerced into contraceptive intake or “sterilization”.
This is depicted when the states turns red if a state votes for the majority Republican, or the turns blue if the state votes primarily Democratic despite if there is a close margin. Fiorina discusses the uses the illustration to present the false illusion of political division and the influence media has on the public. The strengths in the text are Fiorina’s ability to persuade the audience. The persuasiveness is achieved by relating to the people.
When California petitioned to enter the union there was a bit of uproar. There were many difference of views on whether California should be a slave state or a free state. The south wanted California to be slave and the north wanted the opposite. January 29, 1850, Henry Clay (great compromiser, Missouri compromise) comes along and brings up the idea of a Compromise between the states. The main people that came together to go over and debate this compromise included Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Massachusetts senator John C.
Congressional candidates adapt their message based on the unique needs, concerns and interests of the community, showing how they can best represent that
Discuss the key factors which led to California 's prominence as the leading agricultural state. Background: California produces more than 200 different farm commodities. Most agricultural states economy, such as California’s, solely depend on a single crop. Examples of singles crop would be corn, tobacco, cotton, meat or dairy products.
Texas Political Culture There are multiple classifications for political cultures Moralistic political culture- ones believe that the government should promote the public good and in order to ensure that good the citizens should participate in politics and civic activities Individualistic political culture- ones believe that the government must limit their role when providing to society in order to make the citizens able to pursue their economic interests Traditionalistic political culture- ones believe that the government should controlled by political elites and must be guided by tradition. Changes in Texas
That is what I love about being a Californian. I can walk through my community and witness different cultures within our country. In terms of how I keep myself getting frustrated with ignorant or hurtful comments from my buddies that I served with, I do my best to first find the humor in it. Then I do my best to educate them on how I was raised or how I consider the culture of many Californians to value the empowerment of women and to treat them equally. I also express that my mother, older sister and my wife are very vocal, goal driven individuals that follow their professional and personal desires.
As the Kansas motto ad astra per aspera, meaning “to the stars through difficulties” states, it seems to some that the difficulties the state is facing may be too hard to overcome if Brownback’s plans are continued to be put to action. Governor Brownback’s current policies are leading the state of Kansas down a path of future failure. Both fiscal and social political issues are arising with no signs of being resolved. Currently, Kansas citizens are finding much to complain about in terms of taxes and Brownback’s ideology as a whole. The citizens of the state of Kansas should not re-elect Brownback because of the poor state he is pushing the state towards with his extreme education cuts, tax increases, and the overall perception he places on
Jake Montgomery The Gold Rush Mr. Lewis December 2, 2014 On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall changed the course of America while overseeing construction at Sutter’s Mill on the American River in Coloma, California when he discovered gold flakes at the bottom of the river. The news of gold quickly spread throughout the world triggering the largest mass migration of people ever seen since the Crusades. Within months, over a hundred thousand Americans along with thousands of emigrants from around the world flocked to California in search of gold. The emigrants exposed the American to new ideas and cultures and helped develop new technologies.