Question 1

About how many Californians are eligible but not registered to vote?

Accepted Answer

A) about 500,000 
B) about 1 million 
C) about 5 million 
D) about 25 million 
A) about 500,000 
B) about 1 million 
C) about 5 million 
D) about 25 million

Question 2

People who disengage from politics tend to be high-income wage earners who have better things to do with their time than try to influence politicians and policy decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Many variables associated with nonvoting are also associated with immigration status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What personal characteristics are associated with political participation?

Accepted Answer

Higher levels of political efficacy (fee

Question 5

How are demographic (personal background)variables associated with political participation?

Accepted Answer

Varies.Most variables are positively rel

Question 6

Describe three forms of political or civic participation other than voting.

Accepted Answer

Varies.Activities mentioned in the book

Question 7

What demographic variables or characteristics are associated with not registering to vote?

Accepted Answer

Renter (vs.homeowner)status,hi

Question 8

What is true of California's electorate--that is,those who vote?

Accepted Answer

A) They are an "exclusive,self-selected group" that does not broadly represent all eligible voters. 
B) They are a group that broadly represents all Californians during presidential election years,but not during off-year elections. 
C) It is a group that broadly represents all Californians in every election. 
D) Over time,the electorate has been growing steadily,meaning that a greater percentage of people vote in elections today than 10,20,or 30 years ago. 
A) They are an "exclusive,self-selected group" that does not broadly represent all eligible voters. 
B) They are a group that broadly represents all Californians during presidential election years,but not during off-year elections. 
C) It is a group that broadly represents all Californians in every election. 
D) Over time,the electorate has been growing steadily,meaning that a greater percentage of people vote in elections today than 10,20,or 30 years ago.

Question 9

How do large membership organizations such as the CTA (California Teachers Association)try to influence politics?

Accepted Answer

Varies.Large organizations have the powe

Question 10

Local governments and public entities and agencies are among the most prolific,active,and influential special interests in Sacramento.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Not participating in politics is purely a matter of choice;anyone who wants to vote,attend meetings,demonstrate or attend rallies,or make donations simply chooses not to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the largest and most influential business associations with ties to Republicans in California is ______.

Accepted Answer

varies.Two were explicitly dis

Question 13

Those who vote in an Assembly district election are a different group of people than those who vote in initiative elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Briefly describe "Struggling" California.

Accepted Answer

Varies.Mainly work in high-effort/low-re

Question 15

The political power of special interests is largely derived from what they can provide to decision makers,principally in the form of money,electoral support (supporters who will vote for them),and ______.

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) paid vacations 
C) campaign volunteers 
D) information 
A) alcohol 
B) paid vacations 
C) campaign volunteers 
D) information

Question 16

Which of these best describes "One Percent" California?

Accepted Answer

A) access to great health care;well-paying,stable occupations in the information technology field 
B) middle-class Americans employed in service and office sectors 
C) one out of three households headed by a single parent;moderate exposure to crime 
D) one-third of children live in poverty 
A) access to great health care;well-paying,stable occupations in the information technology field 
B) middle-class Americans employed in service and office sectors 
C) one out of three households headed by a single parent;moderate exposure to crime 
D) one-third of children live in poverty

Question 17

Consistently,______ tend to be overrepresented in California's electorate,whereas ______ tend to be underrepresented.

Accepted Answer

Whites;His

Question 18

Name some of the ways in which special interests try to influence politics.

Accepted Answer

Varies.Hire lobbyists.Mobilize members t

Question 19

"Framing effects" refers to the way attitudes,opinions,and beliefs are affected or shaped by the way public affairs are reported in the press.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Legal permanent residents are eligible to vote in California.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

About how many Californians are eligible but not registered to vote?

People who disengage from politics tend to be high-income wage earners who have better things to do with their time than try to influence politicians and policy decisions.

Many variables associated with nonvoting are also associated with immigration status.

What personal characteristics are associated with political participation?

How are demographic (personal background)variables associated with political participation?

Describe three forms of political or civic participation other than voting.

What demographic variables or characteristics are associated with not registering to vote?

What is true of California's electorate--that is,those who vote?

How do large membership organizations such as the CTA (California Teachers Association)try to influence politics?

Local governments and public entities and agencies are among the most prolific,active,and influential special interests in Sacramento.

Not participating in politics is purely a matter of choice;anyone who wants to vote,attend meetings,demonstrate or attend rallies,or make donations simply chooses not to do so.

One of the largest and most influential business associations with ties to Republicans in California is ______.

Those who vote in an Assembly district election are a different group of people than those who vote in initiative elections.

Briefly describe "Struggling" California.

The political power of special interests is largely derived from what they can provide to decision makers,principally in the form of money,electoral support (supporters who will vote for them),and ______.

Which of these best describes "One Percent" California?

Consistently, tend to be overrepresented in California's electorate,whereas tend to be underrepresented.

Name some of the ways in which special interests try to influence politics.

"Framing effects" refers to the way attitudes,opinions,and beliefs are affected or shaped by the way public affairs are reported in the press.

Legal permanent residents are eligible to vote in California.

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

About how many Californians are eligible but not registered to vote?

People who disengage from politics tend to be high-income wage earners who have better things to do with their time than try to influence politicians and policy decisions.

Many variables associated with nonvoting are also associated with immigration status.

What personal characteristics are associated with political participation?

How are demographic (personal background)variables associated with political participation?

Describe three forms of political or civic participation other than voting.

What demographic variables or characteristics are associated with not registering to vote?

What is true of California's electorate--that is,those who vote?

How do large membership organizations such as the CTA (California Teachers Association)try to influence politics?

Local governments and public entities and agencies are among the most prolific,active,and influential special interests in Sacramento.

Not participating in politics is purely a matter of choice;anyone who wants to vote,attend meetings,demonstrate or attend rallies,or make donations simply chooses not to do so.

One of the largest and most influential business associations with ties to Republicans in California is ______.

Those who vote in an Assembly district election are a different group of people than those who vote in initiative elections.

Briefly describe "Struggling" California.

The political power of special interests is largely derived from what they can provide to decision makers,principally in the form of money,electoral support (supporters who will vote for them),and ______.

Which of these best describes "One Percent" California?

Consistently,______ tend to be overrepresented in California's electorate,whereas ______ tend to be underrepresented.

Name some of the ways in which special interests try to influence politics.

"Framing effects" refers to the way attitudes,opinions,and beliefs are affected or shaped by the way public affairs are reported in the press.

Legal permanent residents are eligible to vote in California.

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

Consistently, tend to be overrepresented in California's electorate,whereas tend to be underrepresented.