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Question #1

California is different from other states in which ways?

A. We rely less on majoritarian measures for direct democracy.

B. We rely less on majoritarian measures for direct democracy, have a much lower proportion of Latino and Asian residents, and the most populous state, with almost 40 million people.

C. We have a much lower proportion of Latino and Asian residents.

D. We are the most populous state, with almost 40 million people.

Question #2

Undocumented immigrants can apply for a California driver’s license if they can provide proof of what?

A. identification and a high school degree

B. identification and state residency

C. state residency and car registration

D. state residency and health insurance

Question #3

A government that is influenced by the public at large is

A. authoritarian

B. republican

C. majoritarian

D. totalitarian

Question #4

Proposition 11 took redistricting power away from the Assembly and state Senate and gave it to local governments.

A. a citizens’ commission.

B. property owners.

C. the governor.

D. local governments.

Question #5

By 2060, California’s Latino population is expected to reach 45 percent of the state’s overall population. If current trends persist, this will increase the state’s

A. racial and ethnic diversity.

B. college educated residents.

C. affordable housing developments.

D. proportion of Republican voters.

Question #6

What do proponents of term limits argue?

A. They will increase diversity in the legislature.

B. They will save money.

C. They will allow legislators to focus more on campaigns.

D. They will increase staffer pay.

Question #7

Governor Newsom implemented regional stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many local governments and departments did not enforce some of these guidelines. This is an example of what?

A. lack of consensus

B. interest group influence

C. the federalist system

D. the narrow interests of lawmakers

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