Question 1

Under the "Motor Voter" law,citizens ______.

Accepted Answer

A) will automatically be registered to vote when they apply for or renew a driver's license 
B) must show a valid California driver's license or California identification card to vote in person at a polling place 
C) can use an expired California driver's license or California identification card to vote in person at a polling place 
D) when they vote in person at a polling place,must show some form of personal identification which includes any official document or utility bill with their name and address 
A) will automatically be registered to vote when they apply for or renew a driver's license 
B) must show a valid California driver's license or California identification card to vote in person at a polling place 
C) can use an expired California driver's license or California identification card to vote in person at a polling place 
D) when they vote in person at a polling place,must show some form of personal identification which includes any official document or utility bill with their name and address A

Question 2

What early 20th-century Progressive electoral innovation is still in place today?

Accepted Answer

A) nonpartisan elections at the local level 
B) primaries that are closed to independents 
C) party bosses aren't allowed to endorse candidates at any point during the election season 
D) none are still visible today;Progressive "innovations" have been effectively eliminated or invalidated over the years 
A) nonpartisan elections at the local level 
B) primaries that are closed to independents 
C) party bosses aren't allowed to endorse candidates at any point during the election season 
D) none are still visible today;Progressive "innovations" have been effectively eliminated or invalidated over the years A

Question 3

Describe the demographic characteristics of those who tend to affiliate with the two major parties in California.

Accepted Answer

There is more ethnic diversity among Democratic Party members;they are in the low-to-middle income bracket,and younger than in the past.About a quarter are renters rather than homeowners;they tend to live near urban centers or the coast.Women favor the Democratic Party,and it is about 50% White.Republicans tend to be White (about 77%),middle- to upper-class,college-educated,and on average are slightly older than Democrats.About half of likely Republican voters make over $80,000 per year.

Question 4

Thanks to the Top-Two primary,moderates from both political parties now dominate the legislature,and party polarization has almost been eliminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

California is a Democratic stronghold,but is weakly partisan overall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Retail campaigning involves ______.

Accepted Answer

A) billboard advertising 
B) personal,face-to-face meetings or exchanges with potential voters 
C) radio ads on Spanish television 
D) campaigning through the Home Shopping Network 
A) billboard advertising 
B) personal,face-to-face meetings or exchanges with potential voters 
C) radio ads on Spanish television 
D) campaigning through the Home Shopping Network

Question 7

California independents (those in the "no party preference" category)tend to vote more often for ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Republican candidates 
B) Democratic candidates 
C) Green Party candidates 
D) other third party candidates (such as Libertarians) 
A) Republican candidates 
B) Democratic candidates 
C) Green Party candidates 
D) other third party candidates (such as Libertarians)

Question 8

Independent spending on campaigns usually takes the form of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) direct donations to candidates 
B) mailers or television ads trying to promote a candidate or discredit the opponent(s) 
C) radio spots and radio shows promoting a candidate 
D) billboard advertising 
A) direct donations to candidates 
B) mailers or television ads trying to promote a candidate or discredit the opponent(s) 
C) radio spots and radio shows promoting a candidate 
D) billboard advertising

Question 9

Of the 20,000 or so elected officials in California,______ hold statewide office,and ______ are in Washington,DC serving as U.S.Senators or Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) 50;50 
B) 120;60 
C) 132;55 
D) 155;66 
A) 50;50 
B) 120;60 
C) 132;55 
D) 155;66

Question 10

"No party preference voters," or independents who are not registered with a political party,tend to vote for candidates representing which political party in California elections?

Accepted Answer

A) Democratic 
B) Republican 
C) the Independent Party 
D) they evenly split their votes between Republicans and Democrats 
A) Democratic 
B) Republican 
C) the Independent Party 
D) they evenly split their votes between Republicans and Democrats

Question 11

Who is in charge of redistricting California Assembly and Senate districts?

Accepted Answer

A) the legislature,through the Assembly and Senate Elections & Redistricting Committees 
B) the Fair Political Practices Commission 
C) Congress 
D) The Citizens Redistricting Commission 
A) the legislature,through the Assembly and Senate Elections & Redistricting Committees 
B) the Fair Political Practices Commission 
C) Congress 
D) The Citizens Redistricting Commission

Question 12

What do you consider to be the two most important electoral reforms of the past 100 years? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Varies.Students may refer to initiatives

Question 13

When elected officials advance their political party's "brand name" through policymaking and lawmaking,they represent the dimension of political parties known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A) party in the electorate 
B) party in government 
C) party in informal groups 
D) party as an organization 
A) party in the electorate 
B) party in government 
C) party in informal groups 
D) party as an organization

Question 14

Open seat elections are elections in which ______.

Accepted Answer

A) no one knows the party affiliation of the candidates 
B) an incumbent faces a "sacrificial lamb," an opponent virtually guaranteed to lose 
C) an incumbent faces a serious,well-funded challenger 
D) no incumbent is running for reelection 
A) no one knows the party affiliation of the candidates 
B) an incumbent faces a "sacrificial lamb," an opponent virtually guaranteed to lose 
C) an incumbent faces a serious,well-funded challenger 
D) no incumbent is running for reelection

Question 15

In the Top-Two primary system ______.

Accepted Answer

A) third party candidates' chances for winning are enhanced 
B) the top Democrat and the top Republican move on to the general election 
C) voters choose from among all candidates,and the top two winners go on to compete in the November general election 
D) voters choose from a general list of candidates,but political parties ultimately maintain control over who gets their party's nomination (it's their Constitutional right to freely associate) 
A) third party candidates' chances for winning are enhanced 
B) the top Democrat and the top Republican move on to the general election 
C) voters choose from among all candidates,and the top two winners go on to compete in the November general election 
D) voters choose from a general list of candidates,but political parties ultimately maintain control over who gets their party's nomination (it's their Constitutional right to freely associate)

Question 16

When a person registers to vote,he or she actually registers with ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a party's state organization (nationwide there are 50 Democratic Party organizations,50 Republican Party organizations,and so forth) 
B) the national party organization (such as the RNC or DN
C)  
C) the local party 
D) the DMV 
A) a party's state organization (nationwide there are 50 Democratic Party organizations,50 Republican Party organizations,and so forth) 
B) the national party organization (such as the RNC or DN
C)  
C) the local party 
D) the DMV

Question 17

If a person is more sympathetic to the concerns of employees and laborers than those of business owners,that person is most likely a ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Libertarian 
B) Democrat 
C) Republican 
D) all of these 
A) Libertarian 
B) Democrat 
C) Republican 
D) all of these

Question 18

The top two industries (or "special interest groups")that contributed the most money to state campaigns in 2014 were ______.

Accepted Answer

A) labor unions and business interests 
B) single-issue groups and nonprofits 
C) lawyers/attorneys and top law firms 
D) agriculture and party committees 
A) labor unions and business interests 
B) single-issue groups and nonprofits 
C) lawyers/attorneys and top law firms 
D) agriculture and party committees

Question 19

When it comes to spending money on campaigns,only California residents may spend money to elect or defeat California candidates who are running for office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In California,a person can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Under the "Motor Voter" law,citizens ______.

What early 20th-century Progressive electoral innovation is still in place today?

Describe the demographic characteristics of those who tend to affiliate with the two major parties in California.

Thanks to the Top-Two primary,moderates from both political parties now dominate the legislature,and party polarization has almost been eliminated.

California is a Democratic stronghold,but is weakly partisan overall.

Retail campaigning involves ______.

California independents (those in the "no party preference" category)tend to vote more often for ______.

Independent spending on campaigns usually takes the form of ______.

Of the 20,000 or so elected officials in California, hold statewide office,and are in Washington,DC serving as U.S.Senators or Representatives.

"No party preference voters," or independents who are not registered with a political party,tend to vote for candidates representing which political party in California elections?

Who is in charge of redistricting California Assembly and Senate districts?

What do you consider to be the two most important electoral reforms of the past 100 years? Explain your answer.

When elected officials advance their political party's "brand name" through policymaking and lawmaking,they represent the dimension of political parties known as ______.

Open seat elections are elections in which ______.

In the Top-Two primary system ______.

When a person registers to vote,he or she actually registers with ______.

If a person is more sympathetic to the concerns of employees and laborers than those of business owners,that person is most likely a ______.

The top two industries (or "special interest groups")that contributed the most money to state campaigns in 2014 were ______.

When it comes to spending money on campaigns,only California residents may spend money to elect or defeat California candidates who are running for office.

In California,a person can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website.

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

Exam 9: Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Under the "Motor Voter" law,citizens ______.

What early 20th-century Progressive electoral innovation is still in place today?

Describe the demographic characteristics of those who tend to affiliate with the two major parties in California.

Thanks to the Top-Two primary,moderates from both political parties now dominate the legislature,and party polarization has almost been eliminated.

California is a Democratic stronghold,but is weakly partisan overall.

Retail campaigning involves ______.

California independents (those in the "no party preference" category)tend to vote more often for ______.

Independent spending on campaigns usually takes the form of ______.

Of the 20,000 or so elected officials in California,______ hold statewide office,and ______ are in Washington,DC serving as U.S.Senators or Representatives.

"No party preference voters," or independents who are not registered with a political party,tend to vote for candidates representing which political party in California elections?

Who is in charge of redistricting California Assembly and Senate districts?

What do you consider to be the two most important electoral reforms of the past 100 years? Explain your answer.

When elected officials advance their political party's "brand name" through policymaking and lawmaking,they represent the dimension of political parties known as ______.

Open seat elections are elections in which ______.

In the Top-Two primary system ______.

When a person registers to vote,he or she actually registers with ______.

If a person is more sympathetic to the concerns of employees and laborers than those of business owners,that person is most likely a ______.

The top two industries (or "special interest groups")that contributed the most money to state campaigns in 2014 were ______.

When it comes to spending money on campaigns,only California residents may spend money to elect or defeat California candidates who are running for office.

In California,a person can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website.

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

Of the 20,000 or so elected officials in California, hold statewide office,and are in Washington,DC serving as U.S.Senators or Representatives.