Glendale Community College » Political Science » Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Spring 2022

Question #1

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

A. the Treaty of Cinco de Mayo

B. the Compromise of 1850 and the gold rush

C. the gold rush and the production of movies

D. the building of California’s missions

Question #2

The Progressive movement in California:

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

B. arose during the Great Depression

C. arose during the early 1900s to reduce corruption

D. arose in the 1960’s on university campuses

Question #3

Which of the following is not true regarding the current California Constitution?

A. was written in 1879

B. is extremely long and detailed

C. was written in 1849

Question #4

The concepts of initiative, referendum, and recall can be found in what document?

A. Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution

B. Article 1 of the California Constitution

C. Article 2 of the California Constitution

D. the Los Angeles City Charter

Question #5

According to Article 1 of the California Constitution, you are guaranteed

A. all of these answers are correct

B. your right to dance

C. your right to fish and your right to civil liberties

D. your right to hip-hop