Who can file and prosecute criminal charges against persons believed to have committed a crime? County District Attorney or State Attorney General Defendant (in criminal case) A person charged with a criminal offense In whose name are cases filed against a person charged with a criminal offense? Cases are filed in the name of PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA against the person charged with a crime What are the US and CA Constitutional guarantees to one charged with a crime? The right: ...

What is the supreme law of the land? The US Constitution What are the three branches of government? Legislative "makes laws" - Executive "carries out laws" - Judicial "evaluates laws" Is it possible to amend the US Constitution by plebiscite? Yes, the Amendments to state constitution are ratified by a vote of the people. How many amendments have been added to the US Constitution? 27 amendments (as of 2017) When and how did California become a state? California applied for statehoo...