The flying squirrel is always on the move when awake and burns energy at a terrific rate. As they are for most squirrels, nuts are an important part of its diet, and the flying squirrel stores them in a tree cache. It also eats berries, tender buds, grasshoppers, moths, bugs, acorn grubs, and other such items.
State governments are responsible for the education of their residents. States have freedom in administering the nationâs public education system, which receives the lionâs share of state and local money. The nationâs 15,000 school districts are governed by elected school boards.
Branches of Government. Under the leadership of the Governor, the executive branch is responsible for administering and enforcing the laws of California. The Governor has the power to fill vacancies in judiciary offices as well as other state offices.