Question 1

The initiatives that are usually brought to voters at the local level most often pertain to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) civil rights and civil liberties 
B) public morality and transportation 
C) health,welfare,housing,criminal justice,housing 
D) funding for education,the political process,taxes,and land use 
A) civil rights and civil liberties 
B) public morality and transportation 
C) health,welfare,housing,criminal justice,housing 
D) funding for education,the political process,taxes,and land use

Question 2

Only city council members or mayors may propose laws or ordinances for California cities,towns,or counties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What explains the increased use of the initiative process in the past few decades?

Accepted Answer

Varies.Mentioned in the book is the deve

Question 4

What happens at the campaign stage of the initiative process?

Accepted Answer

Supporters and opponents campaign to con

Question 5

More signatures are needed to qualify a constitutional amendment for the ballot than are needed for regular,statutory initiatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In order to qualify an initiative for the ballot,usually the signature gatherers must collect about twice the number needed because so many are found to be invalid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If Hiram Johnson were alive today,he would be proud of the fact that most ballot measure campaigns are funded by legions of small donors,or those who donate anywhere from $5 to $1,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a proposition is adopted by the voters,how can it later be changed or amended?

Accepted Answer

A) only by a vote of the people (through another proposition) 
B) either by a vote of the people or through the regular lawmaking process 
C) only through the regular lawmaking process 
D) only by the courts 
A) only by a vote of the people (through another proposition) 
B) either by a vote of the people or through the regular lawmaking process 
C) only through the regular lawmaking process 
D) only by the courts

Question 9

How do large donors practically monopolize the initiative system?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy entities,including corporations,

Question 10

There are no limits on contributions to ballot initiative campaigns;contributions may be in any dollar amount,and the typical donation is in the $1 million range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Voters must approve bonds (state borrowing)totaling $300,000 or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

After a ballot measure has been submitted to the Attorney General,the only point at which the language of a proposed measure can be changed is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) during a 5-day window after the month-long public review period 
B) at any point until the election ballot is printed 
C) never;if it qualifies,the measure that is initially submitted with $2,000 must later be printed exactly the same way on the election ballot 
D) after the legislature holds a public hearing about it 
A) during a 5-day window after the month-long public review period 
B) at any point until the election ballot is printed 
C) never;if it qualifies,the measure that is initially submitted with $2,000 must later be printed exactly the same way on the election ballot 
D) after the legislature holds a public hearing about it

Question 13

Historically,have Californians used the initiative process more often,less often,or at about the same rate as other states with the initiative process?

Accepted Answer

A) more often 
B) less often 
C) about the same 
A) more often 
B) less often 
C) about the same

Question 14

Thanks to Proposition 13 (in 1978),a ______ vote is required to raise taxes in this state.

Accepted Answer

A) simple majority vote (50% + 1) 
B) 55% vote 
C) two-thirds vote 
D) unanimous vote 
A) simple majority vote (50% + 1) 
B) 55% vote 
C) two-thirds vote 
D) unanimous vote

Question 15

Briefly describe the three stages through which an initiative must pass in order to become law in California.

Accepted Answer

Stage 1,Preparation Stage,in which draft

Question 16

The supermajority requirement to pass a general obligation bond is ______.

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds

Question 17

Which office certifies ballot measures and assigns an official number to propositions?

Accepted Answer

A) Attorney General 
B) Governor 
C) State Auditor 
D) Secretary of State 
A) Attorney General 
B) Governor 
C) State Auditor 
D) Secretary of State

Question 18

Not only can California voters change public policy through the ballot box,but also they can change the rules for how state officials conduct their business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If two similar measures qualify for the ballot and both are approved,which measure takes effect?

Accepted Answer

A) the measure that is listed first on the ballot,because it qualified first 
B) neither,because they cancel each other out 
C) the measure that receives more votes 
D) the state supreme court possesses the authority to choose the winner 
A) the measure that is listed first on the ballot,because it qualified first 
B) neither,because they cancel each other out 
C) the measure that receives more votes 
D) the state supreme court possesses the authority to choose the winner

Question 20

Briefly describe the four stages through which an initiative must pass in order to take effect California.

Accepted Answer

Stage 1,Preparation Stage: Drafting and

The initiatives that are usually brought to voters at the local level most often pertain to ______.

Only city council members or mayors may propose laws or ordinances for California cities,towns,or counties.

What explains the increased use of the initiative process in the past few decades?

What happens at the campaign stage of the initiative process?

More signatures are needed to qualify a constitutional amendment for the ballot than are needed for regular,statutory initiatives.

In order to qualify an initiative for the ballot,usually the signature gatherers must collect about twice the number needed because so many are found to be invalid.

If Hiram Johnson were alive today,he would be proud of the fact that most ballot measure campaigns are funded by legions of small donors,or those who donate anywhere from $5 to $1,000.

If a proposition is adopted by the voters,how can it later be changed or amended?

How do large donors practically monopolize the initiative system?

There are no limits on contributions to ballot initiative campaigns;contributions may be in any dollar amount,and the typical donation is in the $1 million range.

Voters must approve bonds (state borrowing)totaling $300,000 or more.

After a ballot measure has been submitted to the Attorney General,the only point at which the language of a proposed measure can be changed is ______.

Historically,have Californians used the initiative process more often,less often,or at about the same rate as other states with the initiative process?

Thanks to Proposition 13 (in 1978),a ______ vote is required to raise taxes in this state.

Briefly describe the three stages through which an initiative must pass in order to become law in California.

The supermajority requirement to pass a general obligation bond is ______.

Which office certifies ballot measures and assigns an official number to propositions?

Not only can California voters change public policy through the ballot box,but also they can change the rules for how state officials conduct their business.

If two similar measures qualify for the ballot and both are approved,which measure takes effect?

Briefly describe the four stages through which an initiative must pass in order to take effect California.

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

The initiatives that are usually brought to voters at the local level most often pertain to ______.

Only city council members or mayors may propose laws or ordinances for California cities,towns,or counties.

What explains the increased use of the initiative process in the past few decades?

What happens at the campaign stage of the initiative process?

More signatures are needed to qualify a constitutional amendment for the ballot than are needed for regular,statutory initiatives.

In order to qualify an initiative for the ballot,usually the signature gatherers must collect about twice the number needed because so many are found to be invalid.

If Hiram Johnson were alive today,he would be proud of the fact that most ballot measure campaigns are funded by legions of small donors,or those who donate anywhere from $5 to $1,000.

If a proposition is adopted by the voters,how can it later be changed or amended?

How do large donors practically monopolize the initiative system?

There are no limits on contributions to ballot initiative campaigns;contributions may be in any dollar amount,and the typical donation is in the $1 million range.

Voters must approve bonds (state borrowing)totaling $300,000 or more.

After a ballot measure has been submitted to the Attorney General,the only point at which the language of a proposed measure can be changed is ______.

Historically,have Californians used the initiative process more often,less often,or at about the same rate as other states with the initiative process?

Thanks to Proposition 13 (in 1978),a ______ vote is required to raise taxes in this state.

Briefly describe the three stages through which an initiative must pass in order to become law in California.

The supermajority requirement to pass a general obligation bond is ______.

Which office certifies ballot measures and assigns an official number to propositions?

Not only can California voters change public policy through the ballot box,but also they can change the rules for how state officials conduct their business.

If two similar measures qualify for the ballot and both are approved,which measure takes effect?

Briefly describe the four stages through which an initiative must pass in order to take effect California.

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