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Question #1

California is different from other states in which ways?

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

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

C. 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.

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

Question #2

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

A. identification and state residency

B. state residency and health insurance

C. state residency and car registration

D. identification and a high school degree

Question #3

A government that is influenced by the public at large is

A. republican

B. majoritarian

C. totalitarian

D. authoritarian

Question #4

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

A. the governor.

B. a citizens’ commission.

C. local governments.

D. property owners.

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. proportion of Republican voters.

D. affordable housing developments.

Question #6

What do proponents of term limits argue?

A. They will increase diversity in the legislature.

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

C. They will increase staffer pay.

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. the federalist system

B. lack of consensus

C. the narrow interests of lawmakers

D. interest group influence

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