Glendale Community College » Political Science » Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Winter 2023

Question #1

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

A. the Compromise of 1850 and the gold rush

B. the building of California’s missions

C. the Treaty of Cinco de Mayo

D. the gold rush and the production of movies

Question #2

The Progressive movement in California:

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

B. arose during the early 1900s to reduce corruption

C. arose during the Great Depression

D. arose in the 1960’s on university campuses

Question #3

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

A. is extremely long and detailed

B. was written in 1849

C. was written in 1879

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. the Los Angeles City Charter

D. Article 2 of the California Constitution

Question #5

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

A. your right to dance

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

C. your right to hip-hop

D. all of these answers are correct