Glendale Community College » Political Science » Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Fall 2021

Question #1

What key event(s) led to California's admission to statehood?

A. the building of California’s missions

B. the Treaty of Cinco de Mayo

C. the gold rush and the production of movies

D. the Compromise of 1850 and the gold rush

Question #2

The Progressive movement in California:

A. arose during the Great Depression

B. arose during the early 1900s to reduce corruption

C. was funded by the "Big Four" of state politics

D. arose in the 1960’s on university campuses

Question #3

California has

A. 55 electoral votes

B. 56 electoral votes

C. 54 electoral votes

D. 53 electoral votes