Question 1

Citizen initiatives may be included on the ballot in which types of elections?

Accepted Answer

A) primary elections only 
B) primaries and general elections only 
C) general elections and special elections only 
D) special elections only 
A) primary elections only 
B) primaries and general elections only 
C) general elections and special elections only 
D) special elections only

Question 2

Once a law goes into effect,voters only have 3 months (90 days)to initiate a petition to hold a referendum on it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How does the initiative process at the local level differ from the process at the state level?

Accepted Answer

At a basic level,the signature requireme

Question 4

What role does the legislature play in the initiative process?

Accepted Answer

After 25% of the required sign

Question 5

In the United States,no state on the east coast allows citizens to vote on laws without the legislature's prior involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Citizens may propose laws for California cities,towns,or counties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Regular,general obligation bond measures require a supermajority of two thirds to pass;however,there is a lower vote threshold for school bonds to pass (55%).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A ______ vote is needed to pass initiatives;a ______ vote is needed to pass bond measures.

Accepted Answer

A) supermajority;majority 
B) supermajority;supermajority 
C) simple majority;supermajority 
D) majority;majority 
A) supermajority;majority 
B) supermajority;supermajority 
C) simple majority;supermajority 
D) majority;majority

Question 9

The three types of direct democracy are: ______,______,and ______.

Accepted Answer

initiative

Question 10

Once a title and summary have been assigned to a proposed law or ballot proposition,the text of law can be changed if mistakes are discovered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All states in the United States offer some form of the initiative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Suggest a few ways to reduce the number of initiatives on the ballot.

Accepted Answer

Require the legislature to vote on propo

Question 13

What is the difference between the direct and indirect initiative,and which type or types exist in California?

Accepted Answer

The direct initiative (or simply,the ini

Question 14

The most common form of the referendum in California is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the petition referendum 
B) statutory initiatives 
C) the recall of local officials 
D) a bond measure 
A) the petition referendum 
B) statutory initiatives 
C) the recall of local officials 
D) a bond measure

Question 15

A ballot measure at the local level can be an initiative written by a citizen or group of citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How long do petitioners have to collect signatures in order to qualify initiatives for the ballot?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 month (30 days) 
B) 3 months (90 days) 
C) 6 months (180 days) 
D) 1 year (365 days) 
A) 1 month (30 days) 
B) 3 months (90 days) 
C) 6 months (180 days) 
D) 1 year (365 days)

Question 17

What are parcel taxes?

Accepted Answer

Parcel taxes are additional taxes or ass

Question 18

The California constitution allows the legislature to correct any mistakes or make changes to all initiatives before they reach the ballot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Name three landmark propositions (initiatives)passed in California after 1965;use the proposition number and give a short title or description.

Accepted Answer

Proposition 1A,Constitutional reform,leg

Question 20

Most proposed ballot measures fail because ______.

Accepted Answer

A) not enough money is raised by the proponents to raise awareness about it 
B) the majority of initiatives deal with raising taxes,and people never vote to raise their taxes 
C) the legislature adopts them before the election is held,therefore eliminating the need for people to vote on them 
D) the measure's proponents don't gather enough valid signatures to qualify it for the ballot 
A) not enough money is raised by the proponents to raise awareness about it 
B) the majority of initiatives deal with raising taxes,and people never vote to raise their taxes 
C) the legislature adopts them before the election is held,therefore eliminating the need for people to vote on them 
D) the measure's proponents don't gather enough valid signatures to qualify it for the ballot

Citizen initiatives may be included on the ballot in which types of elections?

Once a law goes into effect,voters only have 3 months (90 days)to initiate a petition to hold a referendum on it.

How does the initiative process at the local level differ from the process at the state level?

What role does the legislature play in the initiative process?

In the United States,no state on the east coast allows citizens to vote on laws without the legislature's prior involvement.

Citizens may propose laws for California cities,towns,or counties.

Regular,general obligation bond measures require a supermajority of two thirds to pass;however,there is a lower vote threshold for school bonds to pass (55%).

A vote is needed to pass initiatives;a vote is needed to pass bond measures.

The three types of direct democracy are: ,,and __.

Once a title and summary have been assigned to a proposed law or ballot proposition,the text of law can be changed if mistakes are discovered.

All states in the United States offer some form of the initiative process.

Suggest a few ways to reduce the number of initiatives on the ballot.

What is the difference between the direct and indirect initiative,and which type or types exist in California?

The most common form of the referendum in California is ______.

A ballot measure at the local level can be an initiative written by a citizen or group of citizens.

How long do petitioners have to collect signatures in order to qualify initiatives for the ballot?

What are parcel taxes?

The California constitution allows the legislature to correct any mistakes or make changes to all initiatives before they reach the ballot.

Name three landmark propositions (initiatives)passed in California after 1965;use the proposition number and give a short title or description.

Most proposed ballot measures fail because ______.

Introduction

Critical Junctures

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

Exam 3: Direct Democracy

Citizen initiatives may be included on the ballot in which types of elections?

Once a law goes into effect,voters only have 3 months (90 days)to initiate a petition to hold a referendum on it.

How does the initiative process at the local level differ from the process at the state level?

What role does the legislature play in the initiative process?

In the United States,no state on the east coast allows citizens to vote on laws without the legislature's prior involvement.

Citizens may propose laws for California cities,towns,or counties.

Regular,general obligation bond measures require a supermajority of two thirds to pass;however,there is a lower vote threshold for school bonds to pass (55%).

A ______ vote is needed to pass initiatives;a ______ vote is needed to pass bond measures.

The three types of direct democracy are: ______,______,and ______.

Once a title and summary have been assigned to a proposed law or ballot proposition,the text of law can be changed if mistakes are discovered.

All states in the United States offer some form of the initiative process.

Suggest a few ways to reduce the number of initiatives on the ballot.

What is the difference between the direct and indirect initiative,and which type or types exist in California?

The most common form of the referendum in California is ______.

A ballot measure at the local level can be an initiative written by a citizen or group of citizens.

How long do petitioners have to collect signatures in order to qualify initiatives for the ballot?

What are parcel taxes?

The California constitution allows the legislature to correct any mistakes or make changes to all initiatives before they reach the ballot.

Name three landmark propositions (initiatives)passed in California after 1965;use the proposition number and give a short title or description.

Most proposed ballot measures fail because ______.

Introduction

Critical Junctures

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

A vote is needed to pass initiatives;a vote is needed to pass bond measures.

The three types of direct democracy are: ,,and __.