Exam 2: Critical Junctures

One of the most powerful lobbyists in California history was ______,head of the liquor and racetrack lobbies who called himself "the governor of the legislature" in the 1940s.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

One consequence of the "Top-Two" primary has been ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 22

Who can be credited with creating California's "hybrid democracy?"

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

Alien Land Laws were in effect until what decade in California?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

Socialist writer Upton Sinclair won statewide nomination for California governor by representing which party?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

Two Progressive reforms that aimed to weaken political parties were and .

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

Alien Land Laws were designed to prevent from becoming citizens or owning property,and were in effect until in California.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 27

Proposition 1A professionalized the lawmaking body by endowing it with which "three S's?"

(Essay)

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Question 28

How many missions were established in what is now the state of California?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 29

Until 1821,what country governed the Western lands containing California?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 30

Democrats attained supermajority status in both chambers of the legislature in 2012 (and again in 2016),something they hadn't been able to do since 1883.

(True/False)

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Question 31

Approximately when are (or were)Latinos projected to become an absolute majority (over 50%)?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

Unless the term limits law is changed again,Jerry Brown will be the only person in state history to have served four terms as governor.

(True/False)

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Question 33

The "Third House" refers to a group of people possessing great political power,functioning like a third chamber of the state legislature.Historically,which group has held this title?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

When was gold discovered in California?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

A "nonpartisan" election means that only independents can run for certain elective offices.

(True/False)

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Question 36

In what specific,significant ways have voters tried to reshape the relationship between citizens and their representatives?

(Essay)

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Question 37

Direct democracy enabled Californians to ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

Today,some public employees have to take a civil service exam to show that they are qualified for the position,a process that was established by Progressives over 100 years ago.

(True/False)

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Question 39

Women were granted the right to vote in California state elections about 10 years before they were guaranteed the right to vote by the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

(True/False)

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One of the most powerful lobbyists in California history was ______,head of the liquor and racetrack lobbies who called himself "the governor of the legislature" in the 1940s.

One consequence of the "Top-Two" primary has been ______.

Who can be credited with creating California's "hybrid democracy?"

Alien Land Laws were in effect until what decade in California?

Socialist writer Upton Sinclair won statewide nomination for California governor by representing which party?

Two Progressive reforms that aimed to weaken political parties were and .

Alien Land Laws were designed to prevent from becoming citizens or owning property,and were in effect until in California.

Proposition 1A professionalized the lawmaking body by endowing it with which "three S's?"

How many missions were established in what is now the state of California?

Until 1821,what country governed the Western lands containing California?

Democrats attained supermajority status in both chambers of the legislature in 2012 (and again in 2016),something they hadn't been able to do since 1883.

Approximately when are (or were)Latinos projected to become an absolute majority (over 50%)?

Unless the term limits law is changed again,Jerry Brown will be the only person in state history to have served four terms as governor.

The "Third House" refers to a group of people possessing great political power,functioning like a third chamber of the state legislature.Historically,which group has held this title?

When was gold discovered in California?

A "nonpartisan" election means that only independents can run for certain elective offices.

In what specific,significant ways have voters tried to reshape the relationship between citizens and their representatives?

Direct democracy enabled Californians to ______.

Today,some public employees have to take a civil service exam to show that they are qualified for the position,a process that was established by Progressives over 100 years ago.

Women were granted the right to vote in California state elections about 10 years before they were guaranteed the right to vote by the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

Introduction

Direct Democracy

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 2: Critical Junctures

One of the most powerful lobbyists in California history was ______,head of the liquor and racetrack lobbies who called himself "the governor of the legislature" in the 1940s.

One consequence of the "Top-Two" primary has been ______.

Who can be credited with creating California's "hybrid democracy?"

Alien Land Laws were in effect until what decade in California?

Socialist writer Upton Sinclair won statewide nomination for California governor by representing which party?

Two Progressive reforms that aimed to weaken political parties were ______ and ______.

Alien Land Laws were designed to prevent ______ from becoming citizens or owning property,and were in effect until ______ in California.

Proposition 1A professionalized the lawmaking body by endowing it with which "three S's?"

How many missions were established in what is now the state of California?

Until 1821,what country governed the Western lands containing California?

Democrats attained supermajority status in both chambers of the legislature in 2012 (and again in 2016),something they hadn't been able to do since 1883.

Approximately when are (or were)Latinos projected to become an absolute majority (over 50%)?

Unless the term limits law is changed again,Jerry Brown will be the only person in state history to have served four terms as governor.

The "Third House" refers to a group of people possessing great political power,functioning like a third chamber of the state legislature.Historically,which group has held this title?

When was gold discovered in California?

A "nonpartisan" election means that only independents can run for certain elective offices.

In what specific,significant ways have voters tried to reshape the relationship between citizens and their representatives?

Direct democracy enabled Californians to ______.

Today,some public employees have to take a civil service exam to show that they are qualified for the position,a process that was established by Progressives over 100 years ago.

Women were granted the right to vote in California state elections about 10 years before they were guaranteed the right to vote by the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.

Introduction

Direct Democracy

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

Two Progressive reforms that aimed to weaken political parties were and .

Alien Land Laws were designed to prevent from becoming citizens or owning property,and were in effect until in California.