1.are a larger percentage of the California than of the overall U.S. population.LatinosAsian AmericansAfrican AmericansAll of the abovea and b, but not c.2. Opponents of the initiative have made all of the following arguments exceptpropositions are often too complicated for voters to assess them intelligently.initiatives have furthered the power of wealthy interest groups.the process does not allow for compromise among different interests.survey research shows that most voters dislike the idea of initiatives.3. As organizations, political parties in California areweak.controlled by networks of precinct captains.dominated by the state party chairs.because of their control of patronage, able to dictate positions on issues to office holders.4. In California, the initiative and recall were instituted during theEra.PopulistProgressiveNew Dealpost Vietnam War5. The California constitution adopted in 1879 was intended torestrict the power of the legislature.guarantee the civil liberties of AsianAmericans.make it easier for the railroad industry to dominate the legislature.All of these6. According to Janda, Berry, and Goldman, the ?modern dilemma? involves conflicts betweenfreedom and equality.freedom and orderequality and order.All of the above7. At the present time,may vote in at least most contests in the Republican and Democratic primaries.only those registered with the partythose registered with the party plus those who register as ?decline to state?any registered voteranyone eligible to register to vote in general elections8. In California, the closest thing to C-SPAN (the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) isCal-SPAN.the California Channel.the Golden State Network.State Government In Focus.9. A state officeholder can be recalled fortreason only.?misconduct in office.??high crimes and misdemeanors.?any reason.10. In recent decades, changes made through the initiative process have includedestablishment of term limits for elected state officials.establishment of the California Lottery.a guarantee for public schools of over 40 percent of state general fund revenues.All of the above11. The most common method of amending the California constitution has been byreferendum.initiative.constitutional convention.executive order.12. Thefought successfully to lessen the role of parties in the California political process.SandlottersPopulistsProgressivesCal Plan13. The referendum, initiative, and recall are collectively referred to asdemocracy.directplebiscitaryrepublicanliberal14. Republican voters arethan Democrats.much more conservativeslightly more conservativeslightly more liberalmuch more liberal15. Approval of an initiative or referendum requires the approval ofof those voting.two-fifthsa majoritythreefifthstwothirds16. Democrats in 2004 controlledstatewide elected positions.allmostabout half ofonly two17. Compared to other parts of the country, California tends to be more liberal onsocial issues.economic issues.both social and economic issues.neither social nor economic issues.18. Since the present California constitution was adopted there has/have beenconstitutional convention(s) in the state.noonethreethirty five19. California?s blanket primary wasabolished by voters through the initiative process.declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.repealed by the state legislature.vetoed by the governor.20. On most issues,are more conservative than others.African AmericansAnglosAsian AmericansLatinos21. Awould tend to favor equality over freedom but freedom over order.liberalconservativecommunitarianlibertarian22. Comparing the political opinions of members of different ethnic groups shows thatall groups have pretty much the same viewpoints on specific issues.viewpoints are heavily polarized on most issues, with minorities united in opposition to the views of Anglos.because both groups include many immigrants, Asian Americans and Latinos have similar views on almost all issues.patterns are quite complex.23. The initiative process is foundonly in California.in some states, but not at the federal level.in all states, but not at the federal level.in all states, and at the federal level.24. According to a study by the Center for Responsive Government, coverage of state politics by the mediais very extensive.compares favorably to coverage of national politics.has improved greatly in recent years.All of the aboveNone of the above25. Evidence from the 2000 primary provided suggests that the blanket primaryoften led to ?raids? by one party into another party?s primary.favored extreme liberals and extreme conservatives.led to the nomination of weaker candidates.had little impact.26. Since 1990, there has been a decrease in the numbers ofserving in the state legislature.African AmericansLatinoswomenAll of the aboveNone of the above27. Theis Californias chief investment officer.controllertreasurerlegislative analystdirector of finance28. To be eligible to register to vote in California, one must beU.S. citizen.a resident of the state for at least a year.literate in English or some other language.able to pass a standardized civics test.All of the above29. The Secret Boss of California, , was a very powerful lobbyist in the 1930s and 1940s.Hiram JohnsonArtie SamishUpton SinclairClayton JacksonJessie (Big Daddy) Unruh30. Democrats do best amongAnglosAfrican AmericansAsian AmericansLatinos31. The Board of Equalization deals withtaxes.state employment practices.water rights.voting rights.32. Today, most executive departmentsreport directly to the governor.report to other members of the states plural executive.are grouped under agencies that report to the governor.are independent of the governor and of other elected executives.33. In its political philosophy, the Green Party is most like theParty.LibertarianAmerican IndependentNatural LawPeace and Freedom34. In the California legislature, the chairs of standing committees arealways members of the majority party.usually members of the majority party.assigned in proportion to each party?s share of the seats.chosen without regard to party.35. In recent years, the proportion of voters who are Anglo has been decreasing, with the largest increases coming fromvoters.African AmericanAsian AmericanLatinoNative American36. In California, a line item in the budget can bethrough the governors item veto.eliminatedreducedincreasedAny of thesea and b, but not c.37. The California lieutenant governors duties includesucceeding to the governorship should it become vacant.serving as president of the state senate.Serving as acting governor when the governor is out of state.All of theseNone of these38. Which of the following firms pioneered the field of campaign management in California?Decision Making Information (DMI)Butcher and FordeCampaigns, Inc. (Whitaker and Baxter)The Field InstituteNone of these. Campaign management firms were outlawed in California during the Progressive era.39. Partisan offices make up aboutpercent of all elected positions in California.onetenfiftyninety40. The California legislature has a total ofseats.408010012053541.has/have a winnertakeall presidential primary in California.The Democratic partyThe Republican partyBoth the Democratic and Republican partiesNeither the Democratic nor the Republican party42. The Governor of California nominates or appoints many of the following exceptpersons in civil service positions.trial court judges.top level officials in state agencies.vacancies on county boards of supervisors.43. In the California senate or assembly, passage of a bill requires support of a majority ofthose present and voting.those present, whether voting or not.the total membership.the total membership, except for those who have been excused from attendance by the presiding officer.44. On the California ballotcandidates for a given office are listed alphabetically.candidates for a given office are listed at random.each partys candidates are listed down a column.each partys candidates are listed across a row.45. The most powerful position in the state senate is that ofLieutenant Governor.speakerpresidentpresident pro tem46. After each census, the legislature is charged with redistrictingitself.California?s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives.the Board of Equalization.All of the above.47.holds the record for longest service as Assembly Speaker.Jesse UnruhRobert MonaghanPaul HorcherWillie Brown.48. Anglos make upof all voters in California.about a thirdabout halfabout 70 percentover 90 percent49. The strong speaker era was a result ofthe legislatures increased professionalism after the passage of Proposition 1A in 1966.the speakers role as leader of the majority party.the speakers ability to raise money for other members.All of the above50. From now on, the statewide primary will be held in earlyof even-numbered years.JanuaryMarchJune51. Cities that do not have their own charters are calledcities.special districtgeneral lawexemptunincorporated52. Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs) must approveproposals to incorporate cities.new taxes.new county agencies.contracts between cities and counties.All of the above53. State employees on Career Executive Assignment (CEA)must first be in the civil service.can, with certain exceptions, be removed from their assignment without cause.if terminated, have return rights to their former classifications.All of the above54. The state of California has aform of government.unitaryconfederatefederalbifurcated55. If a vacancy occurs in a trial court, it is filled bygubernatorial appointment.special election.appointment by the Commission on Judicial Appointments.appointment by the Judicial Council.the California State Bar Association.56. The voting record of Chief Justice Ronald George places him near theof the court?s ideological spectrum.liberal endconservative endcenterNone of the above: the chief justice votes on cases only to break ties.57. If the U.S. and California constitutions contain the same or similar language on a given subjectthe state courts must follow the federal courts in interpreting the languagethe state courts are free to ignore federal court interpretations.the state courts may interpret the language to provide rights not granted under federal court interpretations, provided that doing do does not interfere with other, federally protected rights.jurisdiction over interpretation automatically reverts to the federal court system.58. In 2004, California?s ?three strikes? law wasupheld by the voters.repealed by the voters.repealed by the state legislature.ruled unconstitutional.59. At the local level in Californiathere are no provisions for direct democracy.the initiative process is rarely used.tax increases are always exempt from the referendum.most recall votes go against the incumbent.60. California?s trial courts are calledcourts.justice.superior.supreme.municipal61. Contracting by cities with other agencies to provide services to city residents.has been declared unconstitutional by the courts.is permitted only for police and fire protection.requires approval by the Local Agency Formation Commission.is common.62. Special districtshave their own elected governing boards.have appointed governing boards.are governed by a city council or county board of supervisors.Any of the above are possible63. Reorganization plans of the governorautomatically go into effect.automatically go into effect unless blocked by either chamber of the legislature.require the approval of both chambers of the legislature.must be approved by the Commission on Executive Organization.64. California hascounties.115893over 6,00065. Nominations to supreme court or district court of appeals justiceships in California must be approved bythe California Senate.the state bar.the Commission on Judicial Appointments.the Judicial Council.All of the above66. Compared to the rest of the country, state and local government in California relies heavily onincome taxes.vehicle taxes.property taxes.All of the aboveNone of the above67. In June 1998, voters approved Proposition 227, a measure toprovide tuition vouchers for students at nonpublic schools.curtail bilingual education.allow prayer in public schools.establish merit pay for teachers.68. In a criminal jury trial, if the jury cannot reach a unanimous verdictthe case is automatically dismissed.a mistrial will be declared.the judge then rules on guilt or innocence.None of the above: a vote of three-fourths of the jury is sufficient for a verdict.69. The state?s fiscal year begins onJanuary 1.April 1.July 1.October 1.70. Grand juriesare located only in large counties.review capital punishment cases on appeal.follow the same rules of procedure as petty juries.All of the aboveNone of the above.71. Theassists the Governor of California in the preparation of the budget.ControllerAuditor GeneralDepartment of FinanceOffice of Management and Budget72. Proposition 98, passed by the voters in 1988, guaranteedat least forty percent of expenditures from the states general fund.schools (kindergarten through community college).colleges and universities.welfare recipientstransportation73. Roughly, theis to the state legislature as the Congressional Budget Office is to the U.S. Congress.Legislative CounselLegislative Analysts OfficeAuditor GeneralController74. The California Performance Review was established byGovernor Schwarzenegger.the California Supreme Court.the California Constitutional Revision Commission.an initiative passed by the voters.75. The city manageris directly elected by the voters.in most California cities, administers the city on a day to day basis.is appointed by the county board of supervisors to make sure that cities conform to county policies.is responsible for choosing the members of the city council.September
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