Question 1

Living and interacting often with others who talk about politics and who value the act of voting is a strong predictor of whether a person will vote or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

More than 5 million eligible Californians are not registered to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Working to solve a problem with the neighbors is a good way to start getting involved in politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Disenfranchised" Californians (about 3% of the population)live in survival mode,experience marginalization and social exclusion daily,and reside in areas rivaling the poorest areas of West Virginia and Mississippi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Struggling Californians tend to live on the coast,rather than in inland and rural areas of the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What kinds of media sources do Californians rely on for political information?

Accepted Answer

Large newspaper operations,both online a

Question 7

Briefly describe "Main Street" California.

Accepted Answer

Varies.Middle-class Americans employed i

Question 8

Which of these best describes "Struggling" California?

Accepted Answer

A) "knowledge workers" who can pay the bills and reside in neighborhoods rich with amenities 
B) middle-class Americans;generally able to pay the bills;employed in service and office sectors 
C) mainly work in high-effort/low-reward,insecure jobs in sales and service;limited childcare 
D) half of all children live below the poverty line 
A) "knowledge workers" who can pay the bills and reside in neighborhoods rich with amenities 
B) middle-class Americans;generally able to pay the bills;employed in service and office sectors 
C) mainly work in high-effort/low-reward,insecure jobs in sales and service;limited childcare 
D) half of all children live below the poverty line

Question 9

What are the drawbacks of social networking for political purposes?

Accepted Answer

Varies.Tweeted or texted information ten

Question 10

In what kind of activities do lobbyists or special interest "advocates" engage?

Accepted Answer

A) mostly illegal bribes 
B) testifying about bills in committee;"educating" lawmakers about the effects of bills 
C) participating in rallies and demonstrations consumes most of their time 
D) recruiting individuals or businesses for membership in interest groups 
A) mostly illegal bribes 
B) testifying about bills in committee;"educating" lawmakers about the effects of bills 
C) participating in rallies and demonstrations consumes most of their time 
D) recruiting individuals or businesses for membership in interest groups

Question 11

Briefly describe "Elite Enclave" California.

Accepted Answer

Varies."Knowledge workers" who can pay t

Question 12

Of these,which group of people pays closest attention to politics?

Accepted Answer

A) youth aged 18-24 
B) adult Latinos 
C) voters 
D) those with only a high school diploma (or fewer years of education) 
A) youth aged 18-24 
B) adult Latinos 
C) voters 
D) those with only a high school diploma (or fewer years of education)

Question 13

What makes a lobbyist effective?

Accepted Answer

A) channeling campaign donations to elected officials 
B) knowing how to influence public opinion 
C) providing information to policymakers 
D) any of these 
A) channeling campaign donations to elected officials 
B) knowing how to influence public opinion 
C) providing information to policymakers 
D) any of these

Question 14

Which of these best describes "Elite Enclave" California?

Accepted Answer

A) "knowledge workers" who can pay the bills and reside in neighborhoods rich with amenities 
B) one-third of children live in poverty 
C) middle-class Americans;generally able to pay the bills;employed in service and office sectors 
D) highest human development scores;average cost of home is $2.1 million 
A) "knowledge workers" who can pay the bills and reside in neighborhoods rich with amenities 
B) one-third of children live in poverty 
C) middle-class Americans;generally able to pay the bills;employed in service and office sectors 
D) highest human development scores;average cost of home is $2.1 million

Question 15

People who are highly educated,have higher income,and are older,tend to be heavy political news consumers,and also tend to be politically active.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Outnumbering those who are in the "middle class" or "Main Street California" is the largest demographic group in California: those who are "Struggling" to hold it together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The turnout rate of voters in the 18- to 24-year-old age group in November 2014 set a new low.What percentage of this age group voted in that election?

Accepted Answer

A) fewer than 10% 
B) about 20% 
C) about 40% 
D) just over 50% 
A) fewer than 10% 
B) about 20% 
C) about 40% 
D) just over 50%

Question 18

Briefly describe "Disenfranchised" California?

Accepted Answer

Varies.In survival mode;they experience

Question 19

Whites are approximately 40% of California residents,but close to 60% of all voters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lobbyists who advocate for special interest groups are known collectively as ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the Third House 
B) Progressives 
C) the Consolidators 
D) the Media Mavericks 
A) the Third House 
B) Progressives 
C) the Consolidators 
D) the Media Mavericks

Living and interacting often with others who talk about politics and who value the act of voting is a strong predictor of whether a person will vote or not.

More than 5 million eligible Californians are not registered to vote.

Working to solve a problem with the neighbors is a good way to start getting involved in politics.

"Disenfranchised" Californians (about 3% of the population)live in survival mode,experience marginalization and social exclusion daily,and reside in areas rivaling the poorest areas of West Virginia and Mississippi.

Struggling Californians tend to live on the coast,rather than in inland and rural areas of the state.

What kinds of media sources do Californians rely on for political information?

Briefly describe "Main Street" California.

Which of these best describes "Struggling" California?

What are the drawbacks of social networking for political purposes?

In what kind of activities do lobbyists or special interest "advocates" engage?

Briefly describe "Elite Enclave" California.

Of these,which group of people pays closest attention to politics?

What makes a lobbyist effective?

Which of these best describes "Elite Enclave" California?

People who are highly educated,have higher income,and are older,tend to be heavy political news consumers,and also tend to be politically active.

Outnumbering those who are in the "middle class" or "Main Street California" is the largest demographic group in California: those who are "Struggling" to hold it together.

The turnout rate of voters in the 18- to 24-year-old age group in November 2014 set a new low.What percentage of this age group voted in that election?

Briefly describe "Disenfranchised" California?

Whites are approximately 40% of California residents,but close to 60% of all voters.

Lobbyists who advocate for special interest groups are known collectively as ______.

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

Exam 10: Political Engagement

Living and interacting often with others who talk about politics and who value the act of voting is a strong predictor of whether a person will vote or not.

More than 5 million eligible Californians are not registered to vote.

Working to solve a problem with the neighbors is a good way to start getting involved in politics.

"Disenfranchised" Californians (about 3% of the population)live in survival mode,experience marginalization and social exclusion daily,and reside in areas rivaling the poorest areas of West Virginia and Mississippi.

Struggling Californians tend to live on the coast,rather than in inland and rural areas of the state.

What kinds of media sources do Californians rely on for political information?

Briefly describe "Main Street" California.

Which of these best describes "Struggling" California?

What are the drawbacks of social networking for political purposes?

In what kind of activities do lobbyists or special interest "advocates" engage?

Briefly describe "Elite Enclave" California.

Of these,which group of people pays closest attention to politics?

What makes a lobbyist effective?

Which of these best describes "Elite Enclave" California?

People who are highly educated,have higher income,and are older,tend to be heavy political news consumers,and also tend to be politically active.

Outnumbering those who are in the "middle class" or "Main Street California" is the largest demographic group in California: those who are "Struggling" to hold it together.

The turnout rate of voters in the 18- to 24-year-old age group in November 2014 set a new low.What percentage of this age group voted in that election?

Briefly describe "Disenfranchised" California?

Whites are approximately 40% of California residents,but close to 60% of all voters.

Lobbyists who advocate for special interest groups are known collectively as ______.

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Concluding Thoughts

Filters