Question 1

What are some of the reasons that campaigns in California are expensive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Propositions 11 and 34 
B)  limitations placed on campaign contributions, a multiparty system, and interest groups 
C)  a strong political party system and the law that bans political advertisements during the months of October and November 
D)  media, political consultants, and weak political parties 
A)  Propositions 11 and 34 
B)  limitations placed on campaign contributions, a multiparty system, and interest groups 
C)  a strong political party system and the law that bans political advertisements during the months of October and November 
D)  media, political consultants, and weak political parties D

Question 2

Proposition 34, passed in California in 2000, established a law regarding

Accepted Answer

A)  campaign finance reform. 
B)  property taxes. 
C)  blanket primaries. 
D)  education spending. 
A)  campaign finance reform. 
B)  property taxes. 
C)  blanket primaries. 
D)  education spending. A

Question 3

One of the reasons that Gray Davis was recalled in 2003 was because he

Accepted Answer

A)  offered corporations too many tax breaks. 
B)  was held responsible for higher electricity rates and blackouts. 
C)  increased the cost of earthquake insurance in California. 
D)  failed to address the state's water shortage. 
A)  offered corporations too many tax breaks. 
B)  was held responsible for higher electricity rates and blackouts. 
C)  increased the cost of earthquake insurance in California. 
D)  failed to address the state's water shortage. B

Question 4

The Citizens Redistricting Commission is responsible for redrawing the boundaries of the Senate and Assembly. What proposition expanded the commission's power to determine congressional districts as well?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proposition 14 
B)  Proposition 198 
C)  Proposition 55 
D)  Proposition 20 
A)  Proposition 14 
B)  Proposition 198 
C)  Proposition 55 
D)  Proposition 20

Question 5

In the 2016 presidential race approximately ________ percent of California voters turned out on election day.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  42 
C)  50 
D)  63 
A)  30 
B)  42 
C)  50 
D)  63

Question 6

In California, what are the two ways political parties can qualify to get on the ballot?

Accepted Answer

A)  television ads and newspaper ads 
B)  registration and newspaper ads 
C)  court rulings and public protests 
D)  registration and petition 
A)  television ads and newspaper ads 
B)  registration and newspaper ads 
C)  court rulings and public protests 
D)  registration and petition

Question 7

A winner-take-all system of voting promotes

Accepted Answer

A)  third parties. 
B)  interest groups. 
C)  corruption. 
D)  two dominant political parties. 
A)  third parties. 
B)  interest groups. 
C)  corruption. 
D)  two dominant political parties.

Question 8

Passed in 2010, Proposition ________ changed the legislative requirement to pass the budget from two-thirds to a simple majority.

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  8 
C)  25 
D)  140 
A)  13 
B)  8 
C)  25 
D)  140

Question 9

To wage a successful campaign in support of or in opposition to a controversial initiative, the most important resource is

Accepted Answer

A)  citizen participation. 
B)  money. 
C)  political party support. 
D)  an Internet rally 
A)  citizen participation. 
B)  money. 
C)  political party support. 
D)  an Internet rally

Question 10

What types of primaries have been used in California? Which type do you consider to be the most democratic?

Accepted Answer

In California, there have been several t

Question 11

What are the important functions performed by political parties in California?

Accepted Answer

Political parties in California perform

Question 12

Which of the following counties in California is considered to be the most liberal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Los Angeles 
B)  San Francisco 
C)  San Diego 
D)  Santa Barbara 
A)  Los Angeles 
B)  San Francisco 
C)  San Diego 
D)  Santa Barbara

Question 13

The Progressives introduced the ________ ballot as a means of making it difficult to vote the straight party ticket.

Accepted Answer

A)  up down 
B)  nonpartisan party 
C)  office block 
D)  direct democracy 
A)  up down 
B)  nonpartisan party 
C)  office block 
D)  direct democracy

Question 14

The Progressive movement viewed political parties as

Accepted Answer

A)  underfunded organizations. 
B)  corrupt organizations. 
C)  contributing to the general welfare. 
D)  organizations that promoted political conflict. 
A)  underfunded organizations. 
B)  corrupt organizations. 
C)  contributing to the general welfare. 
D)  organizations that promoted political conflict.

Question 15

One of the major criticisms of ballot initiatives in California is

Accepted Answer

A)  that there are too few. 
B)  that the initiatives sometimes are confusing in title and substance. 
C)  that the government fails to take a clear position on specific initiatives. 
D)  that court reviews take too long. 
A)  that there are too few. 
B)  that the initiatives sometimes are confusing in title and substance. 
C)  that the government fails to take a clear position on specific initiatives. 
D)  that court reviews take too long.

Question 16

In California, approximately how many signatures are required for constitutional initiatives to be on the ballot?

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 300,000 
B)  more than 400,000 
C)  more than 500,000 
D)  more than 800,000 
A)  more than 300,000 
B)  more than 400,000 
C)  more than 500,000 
D)  more than 800,000

Question 17

Of California's 39 million residents, approximately how many are eligible to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 million 
B)  17 million 
C)  25 million 
D)  31 million 
A)  12 million 
B)  17 million 
C)  25 million 
D)  31 million

Question 18

What proposition established a blanket primary and was eventually ruled to be unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proposition 11 
B)  Proposition 34 
C)  Proposition 198 
D)  Proposition 208 
A)  Proposition 11 
B)  Proposition 34 
C)  Proposition 198 
D)  Proposition 208

Question 19

How much money did Meg Whitman spend running for governor in 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  $6 million 
B)  $160 million 
C)  $550 million 
D)  $1.1 billion 
A)  $6 million 
B)  $160 million 
C)  $550 million 
D)  $1.1 billion

Question 20

What website is used to register to vote in California?

Accepted Answer

A)  www.rockthevote.com 
B)  www.registertovote.ca.gov 
C)  www.ca.com 
D)  www.electnow.gov 
A)  www.rockthevote.com 
B)  www.registertovote.ca.gov 
C)  www.ca.com 
D)  www.electnow.gov

What are some of the reasons that campaigns in California are expensive?

Proposition 34, passed in California in 2000, established a law regarding

One of the reasons that Gray Davis was recalled in 2003 was because he

The Citizens Redistricting Commission is responsible for redrawing the boundaries of the Senate and Assembly. What proposition expanded the commission's power to determine congressional districts as well?

In the 2016 presidential race approximately ________ percent of California voters turned out on election day.

In California, what are the two ways political parties can qualify to get on the ballot?

A winner-take-all system of voting promotes

Passed in 2010, Proposition ________ changed the legislative requirement to pass the budget from two-thirds to a simple majority.

To wage a successful campaign in support of or in opposition to a controversial initiative, the most important resource is

What types of primaries have been used in California? Which type do you consider to be the most democratic?

What are the important functions performed by political parties in California?

Which of the following counties in California is considered to be the most liberal?

The Progressives introduced the ________ ballot as a means of making it difficult to vote the straight party ticket.

The Progressive movement viewed political parties as

One of the major criticisms of ballot initiatives in California is

In California, approximately how many signatures are required for constitutional initiatives to be on the ballot?

Of California's 39 million residents, approximately how many are eligible to vote?

What proposition established a blanket primary and was eventually ruled to be unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court?

How much money did Meg Whitman spend running for governor in 2010?

What website is used to register to vote in California?

California Government: Promise and Practice

The Constitution and the Progressive Legacy

Interest Groups and the Media in California

The California Legislature

The Governor and the Executive Branch

The California Judiciary

The State Budget and Budgetary Limitations

Local Government

Public Policy in California

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Exam 4: Parties and Elections in California

What are some of the reasons that campaigns in California are expensive?

Proposition 34, passed in California in 2000, established a law regarding

One of the reasons that Gray Davis was recalled in 2003 was because he

The Citizens Redistricting Commission is responsible for redrawing the boundaries of the Senate and Assembly. What proposition expanded the commission's power to determine congressional districts as well?

In the 2016 presidential race approximately ________ percent of California voters turned out on election day.

In California, what are the two ways political parties can qualify to get on the ballot?

A winner-take-all system of voting promotes

Passed in 2010, Proposition ________ changed the legislative requirement to pass the budget from two-thirds to a simple majority.

To wage a successful campaign in support of or in opposition to a controversial initiative, the most important resource is

What types of primaries have been used in California? Which type do you consider to be the most democratic?

What are the important functions performed by political parties in California?

Which of the following counties in California is considered to be the most liberal?

The Progressives introduced the ________ ballot as a means of making it difficult to vote the straight party ticket.

The Progressive movement viewed political parties as

One of the major criticisms of ballot initiatives in California is

In California, approximately how many signatures are required for constitutional initiatives to be on the ballot?

Of California's 39 million residents, approximately how many are eligible to vote?

What proposition established a blanket primary and was eventually ruled to be unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court?

How much money did Meg Whitman spend running for governor in 2010?

What website is used to register to vote in California?

California Government: Promise and Practice

The Constitution and the Progressive Legacy

Interest Groups and the Media in California

The California Legislature

The Governor and the Executive Branch

The California Judiciary

The State Budget and Budgetary Limitations

Local Government

Public Policy in California

Filters