Question 1

Which political party was able to get direct democracy embedded into California's constitution over a century ago?

Accepted Answer

A) Republicans led by President Theodore Roosevelt. 
B) Progressives led by Governor Hiram Johnson. 
C) Democrats led by Assembly Speaker Jess Unruh. 
D) No party;it was a nonpartisan effort led by lobbyist Artie Samish.

Question 2

The process for passing an initiative at the local level is similar to that at the state level,in that a certain number of signatures must be gathered and verified by a local elections official.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In California,citizens can recall officials for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The percentage of votes required to pass an initiative in California is ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The percentage of votes required to pass...

Question 5

Although Californians may recall their state officials,they may not recall their U.S.House representative or U.S.Senators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If initiatives are on the ballot,then on election day every voting Californian is a lawmaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Initiatives and propositions are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What happens at the preparation stage of the initiative process?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What happens at the preparation stage of...

Question 9

In what sense is California government a "hybrid" government?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In what sense is California government a...

Question 10

Direct democracy exists in all California counties and municipalities,meaning that citizens can write laws,and with enough signatures,their measure can be put to a vote of the people locally,either in cities or counties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A two-thirds vote is required to pass any kind of bond in California.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

California is the only state with the direct initiative;in all other initiative states,only the indirect process is allowed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why do corporations and special interests find initiatives appealing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why do corporations and special interests find...

Question 14

California law requires the legislature to approve all initiatives before they reach the ballot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Californians may recall any elected official if they gather the requisite number of valid signatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Does California law require the state Supreme Court to review initiatives before signatures can be gathered?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes 
B) No

Question 17

Because of the interest that must be repaid,a bond typically can cost about twice the face amount that is borrowed.Thus,a $5 billion bond may actually cost taxpayers almost twice that amount by the time it is paid off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An alternative to the state's current direct initiative process is the indirect initiative,which would enable ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the courts to review the measure for constitutionality 
B) the attorney general to incorporate it into state law 
C) the legislature to make amendments to the proposed law or consider adopting it 
D) Congress members to create a federal law based on the proposed initiative

Question 19

Historically,which elected officials have been subjected to the most recalls in California?

Accepted Answer

A) governors 
B) county supervisors 
C) state legislators 
D) school board members

Question 20

Are local initiatives more likely or less likely to be approved by voters than state initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A) more likely 
B) less likely 
C) neither more nor less likely (about the same)

Exam 3: Direct Democracy

Which political party was able to get direct democracy embedded into California's constitution over a century ago?

The process for passing an initiative at the local level is similar to that at the state level,in that a certain number of signatures must be gathered and verified by a local elections official.

In California,citizens can recall officials for any reason.

The percentage of votes required to pass an initiative in California is ______.

Although Californians may recall their state officials,they may not recall their U.S.House representative or U.S.Senators.

If initiatives are on the ballot,then on election day every voting Californian is a lawmaker.

Initiatives and propositions are the same thing.

What happens at the preparation stage of the initiative process?

In what sense is California government a "hybrid" government?

Direct democracy exists in all California counties and municipalities,meaning that citizens can write laws,and with enough signatures,their measure can be put to a vote of the people locally,either in cities or counties.

A two-thirds vote is required to pass any kind of bond in California.

California is the only state with the direct initiative;in all other initiative states,only the indirect process is allowed.

Why do corporations and special interests find initiatives appealing?

California law requires the legislature to approve all initiatives before they reach the ballot.

Californians may recall any elected official if they gather the requisite number of valid signatures.

Does California law require the state Supreme Court to review initiatives before signatures can be gathered?

Because of the interest that must be repaid,a bond typically can cost about twice the face amount that is borrowed.Thus,a $5 billion bond may actually cost taxpayers almost twice that amount by the time it is paid off.

An alternative to the state's current direct initiative process is the indirect initiative,which would enable ______.

Historically,which elected officials have been subjected to the most recalls in California?

Are local initiatives more likely or less likely to be approved by voters than state initiatives?