Question 1

In what ways does the initiative process in California advantage resource-rich,"special interests" and disadvantage average citizens?

Accepted Answer

Varies.The filing fee of $2,000 may dete

Question 2

In the United States,most of the states that allow citizen initiatives are in the West or Midwest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Compared to statewide ballot measures,local ballot measures ______.

Accepted Answer

A) have a much higher rate of passage 
B) are adopted at about the same rate as statewide propositions 
C) have a much lower rate of passage 
A) have a much higher rate of passage 
B) are adopted at about the same rate as statewide propositions 
C) have a much lower rate of passage

Question 4

The legislature may place initiatives,constitutional amendments,or bonds on ______.

Accepted Answer

A) any election ballot,including primary,general,or special elections 
B) primary election ballots only 
C) general election ballots only 
D) no ballot;the process is reserved for citizens only 
A) any election ballot,including primary,general,or special elections 
B) primary election ballots only 
C) general election ballots only 
D) no ballot;the process is reserved for citizens only

Question 5

What is a "valid" signature on a ballot measure petition?

Accepted Answer

For a signature on a ballot measure peti

Question 6

All U.S.states allow their citizens to recall elected officials who commit crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe two types of initiatives that may qualify for the state ballot.

Accepted Answer

A proposed law is called a sta

Question 8

What are some of the perceived problems with today's initiative process? What remedies have been suggested to address them?

Accepted Answer

Opinions abound over whether and how to

Question 9

Local ballot measures generally have a high rate of passage--much higher than statewide ballot measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Does California law require at least one state judge to review initiatives before proponents can gather signatures?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes 
B) No 
A) Yes 
B) No

Question 11

Which of the following government officials (or offices)are directly involved qualifying initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A) Governor,Supreme Court Chief Justice,Secretary of State,Leaders of the Legislature 
B) Supreme Court Chief Justice,Secretary of State 
C) Secretary of State,Speaker of the Assembly,Governor 
D) Attorney General,Secretary of State 
A) Governor,Supreme Court Chief Justice,Secretary of State,Leaders of the Legislature 
B) Supreme Court Chief Justice,Secretary of State 
C) Secretary of State,Speaker of the Assembly,Governor 
D) Attorney General,Secretary of State

Question 12

Describe the three types of direct democracy in California.

Accepted Answer

The direct initiative (or simply,the ini

Question 13

What is the most appropriate way to characterize California's political system?

Accepted Answer

A) direct democracy 
B) representative democracy 
C) hybrid democracy 
D) confederation 
A) direct democracy 
B) representative democracy 
C) hybrid democracy 
D) confederation

Question 14

Historically,Californians have rejected far more initiatives than they have approved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Citizens in California may propose laws via the initiative process at what level of government?

Accepted Answer

A) federal,state,county,city 
B) state,county,city 
C) county and city only 
D) city only 
A) federal,state,county,city 
B) state,county,city 
C) county and city only 
D) city only

Question 16

For a signature on a ballot measure petition to be valid,the person must be a registered voter in the county where he or she signs the petition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Californians use the initiative process more often than residents in other states that have an initiative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The legislature can refer measures to the ballot for the people to approve or disapprove.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The legislature can refer constitutional amendments,bond measures,and laws for the people to approve or disapprove at election time.These measures are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A) statutes 
B) primary bills 
C) legislatively referred measures 
D) none of these 
A) statutes 
B) primary bills 
C) legislatively referred measures 
D) none of these

Question 20

Does direct democracy work as the Progressives intended it? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Varies.Students should address both the

In what ways does the initiative process in California advantage resource-rich,"special interests" and disadvantage average citizens?

In the United States,most of the states that allow citizen initiatives are in the West or Midwest.

Compared to statewide ballot measures,local ballot measures ______.

The legislature may place initiatives,constitutional amendments,or bonds on ______.

What is a "valid" signature on a ballot measure petition?

All U.S.states allow their citizens to recall elected officials who commit crimes.

Describe two types of initiatives that may qualify for the state ballot.

What are some of the perceived problems with today's initiative process? What remedies have been suggested to address them?

Local ballot measures generally have a high rate of passage--much higher than statewide ballot measures.

Does California law require at least one state judge to review initiatives before proponents can gather signatures?

Which of the following government officials (or offices)are directly involved qualifying initiatives?

Describe the three types of direct democracy in California.

What is the most appropriate way to characterize California's political system?

Historically,Californians have rejected far more initiatives than they have approved.

Citizens in California may propose laws via the initiative process at what level of government?

For a signature on a ballot measure petition to be valid,the person must be a registered voter in the county where he or she signs the petition.

Californians use the initiative process more often than residents in other states that have an initiative process.

The legislature can refer measures to the ballot for the people to approve or disapprove.

The legislature can refer constitutional amendments,bond measures,and laws for the people to approve or disapprove at election time.These measures are known as ______.

Does direct democracy work as the Progressives intended it? Why or why not?

Introduction

Critical Junctures

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

Exam 3: Direct Democracy

In what ways does the initiative process in California advantage resource-rich,"special interests" and disadvantage average citizens?

In the United States,most of the states that allow citizen initiatives are in the West or Midwest.

Compared to statewide ballot measures,local ballot measures ______.

The legislature may place initiatives,constitutional amendments,or bonds on ______.

What is a "valid" signature on a ballot measure petition?

All U.S.states allow their citizens to recall elected officials who commit crimes.

Describe two types of initiatives that may qualify for the state ballot.

What are some of the perceived problems with today's initiative process? What remedies have been suggested to address them?

Local ballot measures generally have a high rate of passage--much higher than statewide ballot measures.

Does California law require at least one state judge to review initiatives before proponents can gather signatures?

Which of the following government officials (or offices)are directly involved qualifying initiatives?

Describe the three types of direct democracy in California.

What is the most appropriate way to characterize California's political system?

Historically,Californians have rejected far more initiatives than they have approved.

Citizens in California may propose laws via the initiative process at what level of government?

For a signature on a ballot measure petition to be valid,the person must be a registered voter in the county where he or she signs the petition.

Californians use the initiative process more often than residents in other states that have an initiative process.

The legislature can refer measures to the ballot for the people to approve or disapprove.

The legislature can refer constitutional amendments,bond measures,and laws for the people to approve or disapprove at election time.These measures are known as ______.

Does direct democracy work as the Progressives intended it? Why or why not?

Introduction

Critical Junctures

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Court System

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters