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 gold rush and the production of movies

B. the Compromise of 1850 and the gold rush

C. the Treaty of Cinco de Mayo

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 early 1900s to reduce corruption

C. arose in the 1960’s on university campuses

D. arose during the Great Depression

Question #3

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

A. was written in 1879

B. was written in 1849

C. is extremely long and detailed

Question #4

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

A. the Los Angeles City Charter

B. Article 2 of the California Constitution

C. Article 1 of the California Constitution

D. Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution

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 hip-hop

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