Question 1

Referendums (or referenda)are rare in California.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What happens during the postelection stage of the initiative process?

Accepted Answer

Measures take effect immediately (follow

Question 3

Citizens wishing to recall a governor must collect valid signatures equal to ______ of the votes cast in the previous gubernatorial election,or about ______ signatures.

Accepted Answer

A) 8%;500,000 
B) 12%;900,000 
C) 25%;2 million 
D) 30%;2.7 million 
A) 8%;500,000 
B) 12%;900,000 
C) 25%;2 million 
D) 30%;2.7 million

Question 4

Contributions to ballot initiative campaigns are capped at $5,000;no person or entity may donate more than that amount to any one ballot measure in an election cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Citizens wishing to recall a governor should collect over 1 million valid signatures,because many signatures might be invalidated later in the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

At which point do most initiatives fail?

Accepted Answer

A) during the preparation stage following the public review and comment period 
B) during the qualification stage when signatures are gathered and then verified 
C) before the election,because legislators may adopt the measure and remove it from the ballot 
D) postelection,when courts invalidate measures 
A) during the preparation stage following the public review and comment period 
B) during the qualification stage when signatures are gathered and then verified 
C) before the election,because legislators may adopt the measure and remove it from the ballot 
D) postelection,when courts invalidate measures

Question 7

Do all U.S.states offer some form of the initiative process?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes 
B) No 
A) Yes 
B) No

Question 8

If voters disapprove of an existing law,no matter how long the law has been in effect,then they can try to collect enough signatures to prompt a referendum on it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

State law requires a vote of the people to borrow funds in amounts exceeding ______.

Accepted Answer

A) $100,000 
B) $300,000 
C) $1,000,000 
D) $3,000,000,000 
A) $100,000 
B) $300,000 
C) $1,000,000 
D) $3,000,000,000

Question 10

An initiative is a type of ballot measure,not a bill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are three valid means of collecting signatures on ballot petitions?

Accepted Answer

Means of collecting signatures include i

Referendums (or referenda)are rare in California.

What happens during the postelection stage of the initiative process?

Citizens wishing to recall a governor must collect valid signatures equal to of the votes cast in the previous gubernatorial election,or about signatures.

Contributions to ballot initiative campaigns are capped at $5,000;no person or entity may donate more than that amount to any one ballot measure in an election cycle.

Citizens wishing to recall a governor should collect over 1 million valid signatures,because many signatures might be invalidated later in the process.

At which point do most initiatives fail?

Do all U.S.states offer some form of the initiative process?

If voters disapprove of an existing law,no matter how long the law has been in effect,then they can try to collect enough signatures to prompt a referendum on it.

State law requires a vote of the people to borrow funds in amounts exceeding ______.

An initiative is a type of ballot measure,not a bill.

What are three valid means of collecting signatures on ballot petitions?

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

Referendums (or referenda)are rare in California.

What happens during the postelection stage of the initiative process?

Citizens wishing to recall a governor must collect valid signatures equal to ______ of the votes cast in the previous gubernatorial election,or about ______ signatures.

Contributions to ballot initiative campaigns are capped at $5,000;no person or entity may donate more than that amount to any one ballot measure in an election cycle.

Citizens wishing to recall a governor should collect over 1 million valid signatures,because many signatures might be invalidated later in the process.

At which point do most initiatives fail?

Do all U.S.states offer some form of the initiative process?

If voters disapprove of an existing law,no matter how long the law has been in effect,then they can try to collect enough signatures to prompt a referendum on it.

State law requires a vote of the people to borrow funds in amounts exceeding ______.

An initiative is a type of ballot measure,not a bill.

What are three valid means of collecting signatures on ballot petitions?

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

Citizens wishing to recall a governor must collect valid signatures equal to of the votes cast in the previous gubernatorial election,or about signatures.