Question 1

Committees consider virtually every bill that is referred to them by holding hearings for all of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

If California's lawmakers were to receive low pay,meet part-time,and be assisted by only a few staff,it would be considered a "citizen" legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Nearly 1 million people live in each state Senate district,and nearly a half-million people live in each Assembly district.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What vote threshold must be met to pass the annual budget?

Accepted Answer

A) a simple majority 
B) two thirds 
C) three fourths 
D) unanimity 
A) a simple majority 
B) two thirds 
C) three fourths 
D) unanimity

Question 5

Regular bills require how many votes to pass?

Accepted Answer

A) 41 in the Assembly,21 in the Senate 
B) 50 in the Assembly,50 in the Senate 
C) the same number of votes in the Senate as in the Assembly 
D) a total of 100 votes 
A) 41 in the Assembly,21 in the Senate 
B) 50 in the Assembly,50 in the Senate 
C) the same number of votes in the Senate as in the Assembly 
D) a total of 100 votes

Question 6

What is the approximate,average size of an Assembly district?

Accepted Answer

A) 100,000 
B) 250,000 
C) 450,000 
D) 900,000 
A) 100,000 
B) 250,000 
C) 450,000 
D) 900,000

Question 7

Outline the major steps in the lawmaking process.

Accepted Answer

A bill is introduced and then referred t

Question 8

To counterbalance the governor's power,leaders of the legislature have the privilege of directly appointing some members to California boards and commissions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After the 2016 elections,the state legislature was a near-perfect "portrait in miniature" of California's population,with every major ethnic group represented proportionally by representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe term limitations (or "term limits")for California legislators.

Accepted Answer

A legislator may serve up to 12 years in

Question 11

Has the Citizens Redistricting Commission achieved the aims of its proponents?

Accepted Answer

Varies.The proponents of the Citizens Re

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an outcome directly attributed to term limits?

Accepted Answer

A) Assembly members,often from the same party,vie for the same Senate seat,creating intraparty competition. 
B) Annual budgets are delayed because legislators are term-limited out before final votes on the budget are taken. 
C) Legislators in their last terms are less accountable to their constituents,because the electoral connection has been severed. 
D) Incumbents still have huge advantages and nearly always win reelection. 
A) Assembly members,often from the same party,vie for the same Senate seat,creating intraparty competition. 
B) Annual budgets are delayed because legislators are term-limited out before final votes on the budget are taken. 
C) Legislators in their last terms are less accountable to their constituents,because the electoral connection has been severed. 
D) Incumbents still have huge advantages and nearly always win reelection.

Question 13

The length of an Assembly term is ______ years,whereas the length of a Senate term is______ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 2;4 
B) 4;6 
C) 2;6 
D) 8;12 
A) 2;4 
B) 4;6 
C) 2;6 
D) 8;12

Question 14

What is a party caucus?

Accepted Answer

An organization (or gathering)

Question 15

How long is an Assembly term?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 year 
B) 2 years 
C) 4 years 
D) 5 years 
A) 1 year 
B) 2 years 
C) 4 years 
D) 5 years

Question 16

What is the difference between district staff and committee staff?

Accepted Answer

District staff work in the district offi

Question 17

What is bipartisanship,and where does it occur?

Accepted Answer

One definition (as spelled out in the Ke

Question 18

Describe the responsibilities of a legislative leader.

Accepted Answer

Varies.A leader's job is to keep his or

Question 19

What is "oversight" and why is it important for the legislature to perform it?

Accepted Answer

Varies.Students should state that the le

Question 20

What's an "incumbent?"

Accepted Answer

A person who current

Committees consider virtually every bill that is referred to them by holding hearings for all of them.

If California's lawmakers were to receive low pay,meet part-time,and be assisted by only a few staff,it would be considered a "citizen" legislature.

Nearly 1 million people live in each state Senate district,and nearly a half-million people live in each Assembly district.

What vote threshold must be met to pass the annual budget?

Regular bills require how many votes to pass?

What is the approximate,average size of an Assembly district?

Outline the major steps in the lawmaking process.

To counterbalance the governor's power,leaders of the legislature have the privilege of directly appointing some members to California boards and commissions.

After the 2016 elections,the state legislature was a near-perfect "portrait in miniature" of California's population,with every major ethnic group represented proportionally by representatives.

Describe term limitations (or "term limits")for California legislators.

Has the Citizens Redistricting Commission achieved the aims of its proponents?

Which of the following is NOT an outcome directly attributed to term limits?

The length of an Assembly term is years,whereas the length of a Senate term is years.

What is a party caucus?

How long is an Assembly term?

What is the difference between district staff and committee staff?

What is bipartisanship,and where does it occur?

Describe the responsibilities of a legislative leader.

What is "oversight" and why is it important for the legislature to perform it?

What's an "incumbent?"

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

Exam 4: The State Legislature

Committees consider virtually every bill that is referred to them by holding hearings for all of them.

If California's lawmakers were to receive low pay,meet part-time,and be assisted by only a few staff,it would be considered a "citizen" legislature.

Nearly 1 million people live in each state Senate district,and nearly a half-million people live in each Assembly district.

What vote threshold must be met to pass the annual budget?

Regular bills require how many votes to pass?

What is the approximate,average size of an Assembly district?

Outline the major steps in the lawmaking process.

To counterbalance the governor's power,leaders of the legislature have the privilege of directly appointing some members to California boards and commissions.

After the 2016 elections,the state legislature was a near-perfect "portrait in miniature" of California's population,with every major ethnic group represented proportionally by representatives.

Describe term limitations (or "term limits")for California legislators.

Has the Citizens Redistricting Commission achieved the aims of its proponents?

Which of the following is NOT an outcome directly attributed to term limits?

The length of an Assembly term is ______ years,whereas the length of a Senate term is______ years.

What is a party caucus?

How long is an Assembly term?

What is the difference between district staff and committee staff?

What is bipartisanship,and where does it occur?

Describe the responsibilities of a legislative leader.

What is "oversight" and why is it important for the legislature to perform it?

What's an "incumbent?"

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

The length of an Assembly term is years,whereas the length of a Senate term is years.