Exam 9: Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Elections involving judges are nonpartisan,meaning that a judicial candidate's party affiliation is not indicated on the ballot as it would be for other statewide elected officials.

(True/False)

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Question 41

Historically speaking,political parties in California have ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 42

If a person in California wants to register to vote but does not want to affiliate with a party,what category would that person "check" on the registration form?

(Short Answer)

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Question 43

California is the only state that entrusts redistricting to a citizens' commission.

(True/False)

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Question 44

According to a (2017)poll by the PPIC,a large majority of Californians are strongly associated with one of the two major political parties,Republican or Democratic.

(True/False)

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Question 45

Both the Democratic and Republican state political party organizations have virtually no control over California elections,because the national party organizations,the DNC and RNC,dominate politics so thoroughly.

(True/False)

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Question 46

To qualify a new political party in California,no more than 100 signatures need to be gathered during the process.

(True/False)

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Question 47

California no longer allows the legislature to draw its own Assembly and Senate seats.Instead,which group is responsible for drawing the lines?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 48

What rules,reforms,and planned reforms are intended to make it easier for Californians to register to vote and to vote?

(Essay)

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Question 49

What is a primary election?

(Essay)

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Question 50

What is a nonpartisan election?

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Question 51

Trace the history of the primary (party nominating)system in California.

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Question 52

Do citizens of California need to show a valid form of identification when they vote in person at a polling place?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 53

Explain how the Top-Two primary works in California.

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Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a liberal position?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 55

As of 2017,there were about 20% more Democrats than Republicans (by party registration)in California.

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Question 56

Which of the following is a conservative position?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 57

By law,out-of-state individuals and special interests may not donate to state or local candidates in California.

(True/False)

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Question 58

What is true of special elections in California?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 59

California state elections were only minimally affected by the 2010 Citizens United v FEC ruling,because permissive independent spending laws were already in effect.

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Elections involving judges are nonpartisan,meaning that a judicial candidate's party affiliation is not indicated on the ballot as it would be for other statewide elected officials.

Historically speaking,political parties in California have ______.

If a person in California wants to register to vote but does not want to affiliate with a party,what category would that person "check" on the registration form?

California is the only state that entrusts redistricting to a citizens' commission.

According to a (2017)poll by the PPIC,a large majority of Californians are strongly associated with one of the two major political parties,Republican or Democratic.

Both the Democratic and Republican state political party organizations have virtually no control over California elections,because the national party organizations,the DNC and RNC,dominate politics so thoroughly.

To qualify a new political party in California,no more than 100 signatures need to be gathered during the process.

California no longer allows the legislature to draw its own Assembly and Senate seats.Instead,which group is responsible for drawing the lines?

What rules,reforms,and planned reforms are intended to make it easier for Californians to register to vote and to vote?

What is a primary election?

What is a nonpartisan election?

Trace the history of the primary (party nominating)system in California.

Do citizens of California need to show a valid form of identification when they vote in person at a polling place?

Explain how the Top-Two primary works in California.

Which of the following is NOT a liberal position?

As of 2017,there were about 20% more Democrats than Republicans (by party registration)in California.

Which of the following is a conservative position?

By law,out-of-state individuals and special interests may not donate to state or local candidates in California.

What is true of special elections in California?

California state elections were only minimally affected by the 2010 Citizens United v FEC ruling,because permissive independent spending laws were already in effect.

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