Question 1

Making sure that legislation is implemented by the bureaucracy in the manner intended by the legislature is called

Accepted Answer

A)  legislature practice. 
B)  constituent service. 
C)  oversight. 
D)  representation. 
A)  legislature practice. 
B)  constituent service. 
C)  oversight. 
D)  representation. C

Question 2

In California, the powers of the Speaker of the Assembly are

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A)  more extensive than those of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. 
B)  extremely limited. 
C)  constantly being redefined by the California Supreme Court. 
D)  expanded by executive orders. 
A)  more extensive than those of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. 
B)  extremely limited. 
C)  constantly being redefined by the California Supreme Court. 
D)  expanded by executive orders. A

Question 3

The leader of the California Assembly is called the

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A)  majority leader. 
B)  speaker. 
C)  majority pro tem. 
D)  governor. 
A)  majority leader. 
B)  speaker. 
C)  majority pro tem. 
D)  governor. B

Question 4

How many members serve in the California Senate?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  60 
C)  75 
D)  80 
A)  40 
B)  60 
C)  75 
D)  80

Question 5

The committee system in the state legislature allows for

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A)  specialization and attention to detail on the part of legislators. 
B)  less input by lobbyists. 
C)  greater input by third party leaders. 
D)  greater public scrutiny of the legislature's working habits. 
A)  specialization and attention to detail on the part of legislators. 
B)  less input by lobbyists. 
C)  greater input by third party leaders. 
D)  greater public scrutiny of the legislature's working habits.

Question 6

Bills introduced in the legislature

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A)  are forwarded to the governor to be signed or vetoed. 
B)  must pass both houses with identical language before being sent to the governor. 
C)  if passed by both houses, automatically become law. 
D)  rarely become law. 
A)  are forwarded to the governor to be signed or vetoed. 
B)  must pass both houses with identical language before being sent to the governor. 
C)  if passed by both houses, automatically become law. 
D)  rarely become law.

Question 7

What are some of the negative aspects of term limits on the California legislature?

Accepted Answer

Some of the negative aspects of term lim

Question 8

Gerrymandering refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a procedure that is used by California legislators to stop a vote on a bill. 
B)  drawing district lines in a way that is equal for only two political parties. 
C)  drawing district lines in a way that favors one political party over another. 
D)  the recruitment of lobbyists in order to raise campaign funds. 
A)  a procedure that is used by California legislators to stop a vote on a bill. 
B)  drawing district lines in a way that is equal for only two political parties. 
C)  drawing district lines in a way that favors one political party over another. 
D)  the recruitment of lobbyists in order to raise campaign funds.

Question 9

Briefly outline the process of passing legislation in the California legislature.

Accepted Answer

The process of passing legislation in th

Question 10

What are the two types of representation?

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A)  forward and reverse 
B)  formal and informal 
C)  delegate and trustee 
D)  political and delegation 
A)  forward and reverse 
B)  formal and informal 
C)  delegate and trustee 
D)  political and delegation

Question 11

Legislators

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A)  may represent more than one district. 
B)  most often are defeated for re-election. 
C)  ignore local interests and look out for the good of the state. 
D)  need to focus on the interests of their constituents. 
A)  may represent more than one district. 
B)  most often are defeated for re-election. 
C)  ignore local interests and look out for the good of the state. 
D)  need to focus on the interests of their constituents.

Question 12

What is the structure of the California legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are two chambers, which consist of the Assembly and Parliament. 
B)  There are two chambers, which consist of the House of Representatives and Senate. 
C)  There is only one chamber as the Senate dominates. 
D)  There are two chambers, which consist of the Assembly and the Senate. 
A)  There are two chambers, which consist of the Assembly and Parliament. 
B)  There are two chambers, which consist of the House of Representatives and Senate. 
C)  There is only one chamber as the Senate dominates. 
D)  There are two chambers, which consist of the Assembly and the Senate.

Question 13

How many members serve in the California Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  60 
C)  75 
D)  80 
A)  40 
B)  60 
C)  75 
D)  80

Question 14

Since California elections are winner-take-all elections, it has the impact of

Accepted Answer

A)  excluding minorities from public office. 
B)  excluding third parties from holding seats in the state legislature. 
C)  reducing the cost of running for office. 
D)  increasing the number of women office holders. 
A)  excluding minorities from public office. 
B)  excluding third parties from holding seats in the state legislature. 
C)  reducing the cost of running for office. 
D)  increasing the number of women office holders.

Question 15

What are the two main jobs of a legislator?

Accepted Answer

A)  monitoring California's borders and fundraising 
B)  representing the district and making policy 
C)  giving speeches and attending political party functions 
D)  vetoing bills and pardoning citizens convicted of crimes 
A)  monitoring California's borders and fundraising 
B)  representing the district and making policy 
C)  giving speeches and attending political party functions 
D)  vetoing bills and pardoning citizens convicted of crimes

Question 16

What type of items may pass in California's legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  executive orders, border disputes, and city ordinances 
B)  county measures, laws, and city ordinances 
C)  laws, constitutional amendments, and resolutions 
D)  foreign treaties, resolutions, and constitutional amendments 
A)  executive orders, border disputes, and city ordinances 
B)  county measures, laws, and city ordinances 
C)  laws, constitutional amendments, and resolutions 
D)  foreign treaties, resolutions, and constitutional amendments

Question 17

The process by which members of the legislature exchange or trade votes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  constituent service. 
B)  oversight function. 
C)  logrolling. 
D)  filibustering. 
A)  constituent service. 
B)  oversight function. 
C)  logrolling. 
D)  filibustering.

Question 18

Term limits had at least one positive effect on the state legislature. Term limits have resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced reliance on money in running campaigns. 
B)  less influence in legislative affairs by interest groups. 
C)  more women being elected to the legislature. 
D)  greater control by third parties. 
A)  reduced reliance on money in running campaigns. 
B)  less influence in legislative affairs by interest groups. 
C)  more women being elected to the legislature. 
D)  greater control by third parties.

Question 19

Why have Californians typically distrusted the California legislature? Has the distrust lessened, and if so, what has led to the turnaround?

Accepted Answer

Californians' doubt in state government

Question 20

The rules of the legislature

Accepted Answer

A)  permit the majority to rule. 
B)  favor the Democrats. 
C)  favor the Republicans. 
D)  permit a minority to block important legislation. 
A)  permit the majority to rule. 
B)  favor the Democrats. 
C)  favor the Republicans. 
D)  permit a minority to block important legislation.

Making sure that legislation is implemented by the bureaucracy in the manner intended by the legislature is called

In California, the powers of the Speaker of the Assembly are

The leader of the California Assembly is called the

How many members serve in the California Senate?

The committee system in the state legislature allows for

Bills introduced in the legislature

What are some of the negative aspects of term limits on the California legislature?

Gerrymandering refers to

Briefly outline the process of passing legislation in the California legislature.

What are the two types of representation?

Legislators

What is the structure of the California legislature?

How many members serve in the California Assembly?

Since California elections are winner-take-all elections, it has the impact of

What are the two main jobs of a legislator?

What type of items may pass in California's legislature?

The process by which members of the legislature exchange or trade votes is called

Term limits had at least one positive effect on the state legislature. Term limits have resulted in

Why have Californians typically distrusted the California legislature? Has the distrust lessened, and if so, what has led to the turnaround?

The rules of the legislature

California Government: Promise and Practice

The Constitution and the Progressive Legacy

Interest Groups and the Media in California

Parties and Elections in California

The Governor and the Executive Branch

The California Judiciary

The State Budget and Budgetary Limitations

Local Government

Public Policy in California

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Exam 5: The California Legislature

Making sure that legislation is implemented by the bureaucracy in the manner intended by the legislature is called

In California, the powers of the Speaker of the Assembly are

The leader of the California Assembly is called the

How many members serve in the California Senate?

The committee system in the state legislature allows for

Bills introduced in the legislature

What are some of the negative aspects of term limits on the California legislature?

Gerrymandering refers to

Briefly outline the process of passing legislation in the California legislature.

What are the two types of representation?

Legislators

What is the structure of the California legislature?

How many members serve in the California Assembly?

Since California elections are winner-take-all elections, it has the impact of

What are the two main jobs of a legislator?

What type of items may pass in California's legislature?

The process by which members of the legislature exchange or trade votes is called

Term limits had at least one positive effect on the state legislature. Term limits have resulted in

Why have Californians typically distrusted the California legislature? Has the distrust lessened, and if so, what has led to the turnaround?

The rules of the legislature

California Government: Promise and Practice

The Constitution and the Progressive Legacy

Interest Groups and the Media in California

Parties and Elections in California

The Governor and the Executive Branch

The California Judiciary

The State Budget and Budgetary Limitations

Local Government

Public Policy in California

Filters