The fifth largest economy
The Bear Flag Republic and isolation
Setting the nation's rules
Exporting global culture
Approximately how many other US states routinely adopt California's stricter vehicle emission standards?
What is the name of the state agency that regulates air quality and sets vehicle emission rules in California?
What political tool allows California voters to propose and pass laws directly, bypassing the legislature?
In what year did California voters introduce the direct democracy tools of initiative, referendum, and recall?
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.
By which year has California mandated that 100% of new passenger cars sold must be zero-emission?
Why do global automakers usually follow California's car rules even if they sell cars in other states?
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.
Which federal law allows California to obtain special waivers to set its own vehicle emission rules?
What is the term for when California's strict regulations become the default standards for the entire US?