Question 1

What group advocated for nonpartisan elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democrats 
B)  Republicans 
C)  Progressives 
D)  Libertarians 
A)  Democrats 
B)  Republicans 
C)  Progressives 
D)  Libertarians

Question 2

In order for a political party to qualify for the ballot in California, what procedures must the party follow? Do the existing procedures require the expenditure of significant resources?

Accepted Answer

In California, a political party must fo

Question 3

An absentee ballot is now available to any voter who

Accepted Answer

A)  has filed the appropriate paperwork with the lieutenant governor's office. 
B)  has paid the appropriate fees. 
C)  can show a valid California driver's license. 
D)  wants one. 
A)  has filed the appropriate paperwork with the lieutenant governor's office. 
B)  has paid the appropriate fees. 
C)  can show a valid California driver's license. 
D)  wants one.

Question 4

In June 2010, voters passed Proposition 14, the "Open Primary" initiative. This primary system essentially is

Accepted Answer

A)  a closed primary. 
B)  a blanket primary. 
C)  an absentee primary. 
D)  a nonpartisan primary. 
A)  a closed primary. 
B)  a blanket primary. 
C)  an absentee primary. 
D)  a nonpartisan primary.

Question 5

Which of the following is a positive aspect of the existence of third parties in California?

Accepted Answer

A)  Third parties rarely act as spoilers. 
B)  Third parties do not draw votes away from the two major parties. 
C)  Third parties help focus public attention on important political issues. 
D)  Third parties reduce voter turnout in close elections. 
A)  Third parties rarely act as spoilers. 
B)  Third parties do not draw votes away from the two major parties. 
C)  Third parties help focus public attention on important political issues. 
D)  Third parties reduce voter turnout in close elections.

Question 6

A plurality of California voters identify with the ________ Party.

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic 
B)  Libertarian 
C)  Republican 
D)  Green 
A)  Democratic 
B)  Libertarian 
C)  Republican 
D)  Green

Question 7

Professional campaign managers, pollsters, and media consultants are

Accepted Answer

A)  rarely used in political campaigns in California. 
B)  never used at the statewide level of political campaigns. 
C)  used extensively in campaigns and cost a great deal of money. 
D)  illegal in California. 
A)  rarely used in political campaigns in California. 
B)  never used at the statewide level of political campaigns. 
C)  used extensively in campaigns and cost a great deal of money. 
D)  illegal in California.

Question 8

Discuss the roles played by third parties in California. How likely are they to attain political power in California?

Accepted Answer

Third parties in California play various

Question 9

Why do political scientists believe that the use of nonpartisan elections weaken political parties?

Accepted Answer

Political scientists believe that the us

Question 10

As of 2018, what percentage of voters in California identify themselves as independents?

Accepted Answer

A)  8% 
B)  26% 
C)  52% 
D)  81% 
A)  8% 
B)  26% 
C)  52% 
D)  81%

What group advocated for nonpartisan elections?

In order for a political party to qualify for the ballot in California, what procedures must the party follow? Do the existing procedures require the expenditure of significant resources?

An absentee ballot is now available to any voter who

In June 2010, voters passed Proposition 14, the "Open Primary" initiative. This primary system essentially is

Which of the following is a positive aspect of the existence of third parties in California?

A plurality of California voters identify with the ________ Party.

Professional campaign managers, pollsters, and media consultants are

Discuss the roles played by third parties in California. How likely are they to attain political power in California?

Why do political scientists believe that the use of nonpartisan elections weaken political parties?

As of 2018, what percentage of voters in California identify themselves as independents?

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 group advocated for nonpartisan elections?

In order for a political party to qualify for the ballot in California, what procedures must the party follow? Do the existing procedures require the expenditure of significant resources?

An absentee ballot is now available to any voter who

In June 2010, voters passed Proposition 14, the "Open Primary" initiative. This primary system essentially is

Which of the following is a positive aspect of the existence of third parties in California?

A plurality of California voters identify with the ________ Party.

Professional campaign managers, pollsters, and media consultants are

Discuss the roles played by third parties in California. How likely are they to attain political power in California?

Why do political scientists believe that the use of nonpartisan elections weaken political parties?

As of 2018, what percentage of voters in California identify themselves as independents?

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