Question 1

To understand politics,it is also important to understand the rules,because rules create ______.

Accepted Answer

incentives

Question 2

According to the book,______ (is/are)at the heart of politics.

Accepted Answer

A) choices 
B) the constitution 
C) representatives 
D) incentives and disincentives 
A) choices 
B) the constitution 
C) representatives 
D) incentives and disincentives

Question 3

The largest city in California is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) San Francisco 
B) Los Angeles 
C) Fresno 
D) San Diego 
A) San Francisco 
B) Los Angeles 
C) Fresno 
D) San Diego

Question 4

The definition of a "hybrid democracy" is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a citizenry whose rights are guaranteed by both a national and a state constitution 
B) a state that was once a territory but was admitted to the union without a waiting period 
C) a state with a combination of representative and direct democracy 
D) a Progressive state where electric and alternative fuel vehicles are most popular 
A) a citizenry whose rights are guaranteed by both a national and a state constitution 
B) a state that was once a territory but was admitted to the union without a waiting period 
C) a state with a combination of representative and direct democracy 
D) a Progressive state where electric and alternative fuel vehicles are most popular

Question 5

Provide an example of a political institution in California.

Accepted Answer

Varies.As defined in the book,institutio

Question 6

Define the term "politics."

Accepted Answer

Varies.Politics may be defined as "a pro

Question 7

Which of these is an example of collective action?

Accepted Answer

A) neighbors form an association to watch for potential criminal activity in their area 
B) mayors and city council members from several cities agree to fund a new bus route 
C) county residents vote down a proposed tax increase 
D) all of these 
A) neighbors form an association to watch for potential criminal activity in their area 
B) mayors and city council members from several cities agree to fund a new bus route 
C) county residents vote down a proposed tax increase 
D) all of these

Question 8

How long has California been a U.S.state?

Accepted Answer

A) about 50 years 
B) about 100 years 
C) more than 150 years 
D) more than 200 years 
A) about 50 years 
B) about 100 years 
C) more than 150 years 
D) more than 200 years

Question 9

The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta estuary is a critical source of drinking water for Southern Californians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the main function of a political institution?

Accepted Answer

A) To provide a deliberative forum for elected representatives. 
B) To provide politicians a physical space,such as a building,in which to conduct their business. 
C) To enable citizens to bypass elected representatives and exercise self-governance. 
D) To facilitate compromises that lead to acceptable solutions or alternatives. 
A) To provide a deliberative forum for elected representatives. 
B) To provide politicians a physical space,such as a building,in which to conduct their business. 
C) To enable citizens to bypass elected representatives and exercise self-governance. 
D) To facilitate compromises that lead to acceptable solutions or alternatives.

Question 11

As recently as 1970,the California state legislature was generally considered one of the best in the nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the approximate total population of California?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 million 
B) 10 million 
C) 20 million 
D) 40 million 
A) 5 million 
B) 10 million 
C) 20 million 
D) 40 million

Question 13

What principles are important for understanding California politics?

Accepted Answer

1.Choices: choices are at the heart of p

Question 14

Explain what a political institution is,and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Varies.A political institution is an org

Question 15

As a "sanctuary" state,California laws cannot be used to prosecute undocumented persons for crimes committed in the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Six fundamental concepts for understanding politics include choice,political culture,institutions,rules,history,and ______ (working together for mutual benefit).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Six fundamental concepts for understanding politics include...

Question 17

What are some of the conditions that make governing California difficult and possibly "exceptional?"

Accepted Answer

Although this question is addressed thro

Question 18

Because California is such a large state,fluctuations in the global or national economies have almost no effect on the state's economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A "norm" is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a formal statute prescribing how individuals should behave 
B) an unwritten rule that guides acceptable or expected behavior,and is enforced through daily interactions 
C) a goal that political actors are trying to achieve 
D) a court ruling about the state lawmakers 
A) a formal statute prescribing how individuals should behave 
B) an unwritten rule that guides acceptable or expected behavior,and is enforced through daily interactions 
C) a goal that political actors are trying to achieve 
D) a court ruling about the state lawmakers

Question 20

Approximately how many people in California are foreign-born?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 out of 2 (50%) 
B) 1 in 4 (25%) 
C) 1 in 10 (10%) 
D) 1 out of 100 (1%) 
A) 1 out of 2 (50%) 
B) 1 in 4 (25%) 
C) 1 in 10 (10%) 
D) 1 out of 100 (1%)

To understand politics,it is also important to understand the rules,because rules create ______.

According to the book,______ (is/are)at the heart of politics.

The largest city in California is ______.

The definition of a "hybrid democracy" is ______.

Provide an example of a political institution in California.

Define the term "politics."

Which of these is an example of collective action?

How long has California been a U.S.state?

The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta estuary is a critical source of drinking water for Southern Californians.

What is the main function of a political institution?

As recently as 1970,the California state legislature was generally considered one of the best in the nation.

What is the approximate total population of California?

What principles are important for understanding California politics?

Explain what a political institution is,and provide an example.

As a "sanctuary" state,California laws cannot be used to prosecute undocumented persons for crimes committed in the state.

Six fundamental concepts for understanding politics include choice,political culture,institutions,rules,history,and ______ (working together for mutual benefit).

What are some of the conditions that make governing California difficult and possibly "exceptional?"

Because California is such a large state,fluctuations in the global or national economies have almost no effect on the state's economy.

A "norm" is ______.

Approximately how many people in California are foreign-born?

Critical Junctures

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 1: Introduction

To understand politics,it is also important to understand the rules,because rules create ______.

According to the book,______ (is/are)at the heart of politics.

The largest city in California is ______.

The definition of a "hybrid democracy" is ______.

Provide an example of a political institution in California.

Define the term "politics."

Which of these is an example of collective action?

How long has California been a U.S.state?

The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta estuary is a critical source of drinking water for Southern Californians.

What is the main function of a political institution?

As recently as 1970,the California state legislature was generally considered one of the best in the nation.

What is the approximate total population of California?

What principles are important for understanding California politics?

Explain what a political institution is,and provide an example.

As a "sanctuary" state,California laws cannot be used to prosecute undocumented persons for crimes committed in the state.

Six fundamental concepts for understanding politics include choice,political culture,institutions,rules,history,and ______ (working together for mutual benefit).

What are some of the conditions that make governing California difficult and possibly "exceptional?"

Because California is such a large state,fluctuations in the global or national economies have almost no effect on the state's economy.

A "norm" is ______.

Approximately how many people in California are foreign-born?

Critical Junctures

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