BETA
Chapter 1
The fifth largest economy
Chapter 2
The Bear Flag Republic and isolation
Chapter 3
Setting the nation's rules
Chapter 4
Exporting global culture
YOUR GOAL
Master of Why California acts like its own country
Ch 3 · Setting the nation's rules
sloane California's Economic Power
California, oh so grand, (So grand!) Fourth biggest economy in the whole wide land! (The whole wide land!)
sloane California has mandated that all new passenger cars sold must be zero-emission by 2035.
Fun Fact
California Effect: Because California's market is so large, car manufacturers design all US vehicles to meet California's strict emissions rules rather than make two versions.
Quiz
What is the term for when California's strict regulations become the default standards for the entire US?
Quiz
Why do global automakers usually follow California's car rules even if they sell cars in other states?
Quiz
In what year did California voters introduce the direct democracy tools of initiative, referendum, and recall?
Quiz
What is the name of the state agency that regulates air quality and sets vehicle emission rules in California?
Quiz
Which federal law allows California to obtain special waivers to set its own vehicle emission rules?
Quiz
By which year has California mandated that 100% of new passenger cars sold must be zero-emission?
Quiz
What political tool allows California voters to propose and pass laws directly, bypassing the legislature?