Question 1

One of the features that defines California's political culture is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  social and economic conservatism
B)  strong political party affiliation and a healthy and competitive two-party system
C)  strong trust in state government;government is seen as a positive force
D)  fondness for political reform,and general dislike of politicians D

Question 2

As measured by gross domestic product (GDP),California's economy ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the largest in the world
B)  is not much different than an average U.S.state
C)  ranks among the 10 largest countries in the world
D)  ranks among the 10 smallest countries in the world C

Question 3

How many counties are contained within California?

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  21
C)  39
D)  58 D

Question 4

How does California define itself as a "sanctuary state?"

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

California considers itself a "sanctuary" for undocumented immigrants because state officials,including law enforcement,are generally prohibited from cooperating with federal law enforcement agents in deporting nonviolent undocumented immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One reason for California's "crazy quilt" of governing institutions,rules,and processes is that citizens can bypass the legislature by using the initiative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Where is California's capital,where state elected officials conduct most of their legislative and executive business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sacramento
B)  San Francisco
C)  Los Angeles
D)  Eureka

Question 8

When a drought ends,the public policy consequences of that drought also end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"A process through which people with differing goals and values try to manage their conflicts by working together to allocate values for society" is a definition of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  communism
B)  politics
C)  political culture
D)  hybrid democracy

Question 10

Briefly describe how California's official policies counteract or defy the Trump administration in the areas of immigration policy and/or environmental policy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Weather events have political dimensions.Describe how changes in the climate create problems and issues that require a response from California governing officials.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The capital of California is ______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of these best expresses a critical difference between politics at the state and federal levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct democracy is not a feature of the federal political system.
B)  Direct democracy exists in every state,but not in the federal political system.
C)  Representatives at the federal levels tend to respond to the most organized and well-funded members of society,whereas state representatives do not favor these groups.
D)  Choice,political culture,institutions,collective action,rules,and history are concepts that explain state politics only,not federal politics.

Question 14

How many representatives represent California in Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  21 U.S.House representatives plus 2 senators
B)  33 U.S.House representatives plus 2 senators
C)  53 U.S.House representatives plus 2 senators
D)  74 U.S.House representatives plus 2 senators

Question 15

The capital of California is ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A high percentage of Californians (one of every four persons)is foreign-born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compared to New York,another large state,California has a lower percentage of foreign-born residents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

California has about the same percentage of non-Hispanic Whites as the rest of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The size of the criminal population in California exceeds that of every other state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

With respect to politics,why do rules matter?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: Introduction

One of the features that defines California's political culture is ______.

As measured by gross domestic product (GDP) ,California's economy ______.

How many counties are contained within California?

How does California define itself as a "sanctuary state?"

California considers itself a "sanctuary" for undocumented immigrants because state officials,including law enforcement,are generally prohibited from cooperating with federal law enforcement agents in deporting nonviolent undocumented immigrants.

One reason for California's "crazy quilt" of governing institutions,rules,and processes is that citizens can bypass the legislature by using the initiative process.

Where is California's capital,where state elected officials conduct most of their legislative and executive business?

When a drought ends,the public policy consequences of that drought also end.

"A process through which people with differing goals and values try to manage their conflicts by working together to allocate values for society" is a definition of ______.

Briefly describe how California's official policies counteract or defy the Trump administration in the areas of immigration policy and/or environmental policy.

Weather events have political dimensions.Describe how changes in the climate create problems and issues that require a response from California governing officials.

The capital of California is ______.

Which of these best expresses a critical difference between politics at the state and federal levels?

How many representatives represent California in Congress?

The capital of California is ______.

A high percentage of Californians (one of every four persons)is foreign-born.

Compared to New York,another large state,California has a lower percentage of foreign-born residents.

California has about the same percentage of non-Hispanic Whites as the rest of the United States.

The size of the criminal population in California exceeds that of every other state.

With respect to politics,why do rules matter?