Political Science 355 - American National, State, and Local Governments » Fall 2021 » Anagnoson chapter 1 Quiz
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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.
state residency and health insurance
B.
identification and a high school degree
C.
state residency and car registration
D.
identification and state residency
Question #3
A government that is influenced by the public at large is
A.
totalitarian
B.
republican
C.
majoritarian
D.
authoritarian
Question #4
Proposition 11 took redistricting power away from the Assembly and state Senate and gave it to local governments.
A.
property owners.
B.
local governments.
C.
the governor.
D.
a citizens’ commission.
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.
proportion of Republican voters.
B.
college educated residents.
C.
racial and ethnic diversity.
D.
affordable housing developments.
Question #6
What do proponents of term limits argue?
A.
They will increase diversity in the legislature.
B.
They will increase staffer pay.
C.
They will allow legislators to focus more on campaigns.
D.
They will save money.
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.
the narrow interests of lawmakers
C.
interest group influence
D.
the federalist system
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