Who needs Republicans?

Here’s what the new Democratic supermajority can do without a single Republican vote:

RAISE TAXES

Possibilities: Outnumbered Republicans had been able to block attempts to raise taxes (on everything from vehicle license fees to oil extraction) or even eliminate deductions that result in new revenue. No more.

Upshot: Gov. Jerry Brown has insisted he would not raise taxes without a vote of the people.

PROPOSE BOND MEASURES

The state Senate in session at the Capitol in Sacramento.

Possibilities: Whether the issue is water, education or transportation, these capital packages always require plenty of giveand-take between the parties.

Upshot: Voters get the final say if the Democrats try to overreach.

OVERRIDE A VETO

Possibilities: Democrats now have the ability to overcome a Brown veto — but only if legislators are united against a governor of their own party.

Upshot: It’s not likely to happen often. Then again, this is a way around the governor’s let-the-voters-decide stance on taxes.

WRITE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Possibilities: Initiative reform? Adjustments to Proposition 13? Samesex marriage? Democrats now have the ability to put these and other changes directly on the ballot.

Upshot: This power could provide the ultimate test of whether one-party rule will be used for good or for ill.