California's government operates under a representative/democratic/republican system. The state/governing/central authority is comprised of three distinct branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. At the helm of the executive branch stands the Governor, elected/appointed/designated to lead the state for a term of four years. The legislatu… Read More

Admission to the Union as a state in 1850 was a pivotal time in California's history. The territory, once part of Mexico, experienced rapid growth and transformation fueled by the finding of gold in 1848. This boom attracted large influx in people from throughout the globe, transforming California's demographics and economy. The controversy surroun… Read More