Political Science
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Course Introduction
Political Science is an academic discipline that explores the theory and practice of politics, government, and public policy at local, national, and international levels. The course examines fundamental concepts such as power, authority, democracy, nationalism, and justice, as well as the structures and processes of political institutions. Students analyze political behavior, the roles of political parties, interest groups, elections, and the relationships between citizens and the state. The course also delves into comparative politics, international relations, political ideologies, and the impact of globalization. By fostering critical thinking and analytical skills, Political Science equips students to better understand and engage with contemporary political issues and debates.
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Governing California in the Twenty-First Century 5th Edition by J. Theodore Anagnoson
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Chapter 1: California Government: Promise and Practice
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Q1) In 2003, the people of California recalled Governor
A) Pete Wilson.
B) Ronald Reagan.
C) Arnold Schwarzenegger.
D) Gray Davis.
Answer: D
Q2) In California, Proposition 140
A) eliminated affirmative action programs.
B) established term limits for members of the Assembly and Senate.
C) legalized marijuana for medical purposes.
D) established the three strikes law.
Answer: B
Q3) The largest number of immigrants living in California came from A) Canada.
B) Philippines.
C) Mexico.
D) China.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: The Constitution and the Progressive Legacy
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Q1) In California, voters can propose a constitutional amendment through A) a recall election.
B) the referendum.
C) the initiative process.
D) a primary election.
Answer: C
Q2) The goal of the Progressive movement was to reduce the power of A) local government.
B) the California Supreme Court.
C) presidential candidates.
D) corporations and corrupt politicians.
Answer: D
Q3) In what year was California's second constitution written?
A) 1849
B) 1879
C) 1882
D) 1900
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Interest Groups and the Media in California
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Q1) What California political figure is credited with the quote: "Money is the mother's milk of politics."
A) Clay Jackson
B) Alan Robbins
C) George Deukmejian
D) Jesse Unruh
Answer: D
Q2) In California, how many different categories does the secretary of state use for interest groups?
A) 11
B) 15
C) 19
D) 26
Answer: C
Q3) Public interest groups promote the concept that they
A) pursue their own selfish goals.
B) lobby for monetary benefits for their members.
C) work for the general good of the public.
D) are no different than other business organizations.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Parties and Elections in California
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Q1) In the November 2010 midterm election, the Democratic Party experienced an unprecedented loss of seats in Congress. Yet, in California all of the Democratic candidates running for statewide office won. An analysis of the vote concluded that a key factor in the Democratic success was
A) the large turnout by young voters.
B) a change in election laws.
C) the strength of the Latino vote.
D) campaign finance reform.
Q2) What groups comprise the California electorate, and which are most and least likely to vote?
Q3) An absentee ballot is now available to any voter who
A) has filed the appropriate paperwork with the lieutenant governor's office.
B) paid the appropriate fees.
C) can show a valid California driver's license.
D) wants one.
Q4) What primary had one of the lowest turnout rates in California's history?
A) 1992
B) 1996
C) 2000
D) 2012
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Chapter 5: The California Legislature
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Q1) How many bills did the California legislature pass in the 2013-2014 legislative session?
A) 988
B) 1,191
C) 1,431
D) 1,970
Q2) What factors make the California legislature weaker in comparison to Congress?
A) the Speaker of the House, presidential recess appointments, and congressional staffers
B) logrolling, the vice president of the United States, filibusters
C) term limits, low media coverage, and the line-item veto
D) oversight, gerrymandering, court decisions
Q3) The process by which members of the legislature exchange or trade votes is called
A) constituent service.
B) oversight function.
C) logrolling.
D) filibustering.
Q4) What are some of the negative aspects of term limits on the California legislature?
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Chapter 6: The Governor and the Executive Branch
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Q1) What specific area requires the governor to get the legislature's cooperation?
A) budget
B) interest group connections
C) the line-item veto
D) great speeches
Q2) What is the responsibility of the secretary of state?
A) enforcing California laws
B) managing California elections
C) overseeing the collection of taxes in California
D) managing California's money and investments
Q3) All of the following are among the formal powers of the governor EXCEPT
A) vetoing legislation.
B) drawing up the budget.
C) developing a vision for the state.
D) organizing the executive branch.
Q4) Why is the role of the governor in the budget process and his line-item veto power considered among his strongest powers?
Q5) What is the plural executive and what impact does it have on the governor of California?
Q6) What factors suggest that the governor of California is "invisible"?
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Chapter 7: The California Judiciary
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Q1) The Commission on Judicial Appointments consists of
A) a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court, and the attorney general.
B) the governor, the attorney general, a lawyer, and a member of the supreme court.
C) a member of the supreme court, a lawyer, and a presiding judge on a superior court.
D) the chief justice of the California Supreme Court, the attorney general, and a presiding judge from the court of appeals.
Q2) Judges in California may be impeached by the state Assembly and convicted by
A) an executive order signed by the governor.
B) a writ issued by the chief justice of the California Supreme Court.
C) voter approval in a special election.
D) a two-thirds majority of the state Senate.
Q3) Superior Courts in California adjudicate
A) civil and criminal cases.
B) only civil cases.
C) only criminal cases.
D) appeals only.
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Chapter 8: The State Budget and Budgetary Limitations
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Q1) What did Proposition 5 mandate?
A) The state was allowed to cut property taxes to the assessed valuation of the property in 1975.
B) The state requires the vote of the electorate on all taxes that might be used to replace revenues lost under Proposition 13.
C) The state was mandated to negotiate a compact to allow tribal casinos.
D) The state was authorized to sell $3 billion in bonds to fund stem-cell research.
Q2) The sales tax in California is considered to be a(n)
A) progressive tax.
B) regressive tax.
C) excise tax.
D) flat tax.
Q3) Cite some examples of how various propositions have limited the ability of the state government in California to allocate and spend tax revenues.
Q4) What was the intent of Proposition 13? What impact did it have in California?
Q5) Outline the budget process in California. Who has the greatest amount of influence and power in this process?
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Chapter 9: Local Government
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Q1) The process of municipal incorporations, by which a city is created, is usually initiated by
A) the governor and the supreme court.
B) the mayor and the city council.
C) the county Local Agency Formation Commission.
D) the state legislature and Franchise Tax Board.
Q2) In terms of land area, what is the largest county in California?
A) Los Angeles
B) San Francisco
C) Kern
D) San Bernardino
Q3) What are the functions of county governments in California and how are they organized?
Q4) In California, all local elections are
A) partisan.
B) nonpartisan.
C) primaries.
D) likely to result in a recount.
Q5) What are the major expense categories for California cities? From what sources do cities receive their revenue?
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Chapter 10: Public Policy in California
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Q1) Most people without health insurance in California
A) work full-time jobs.
B) do not work full time.
C) work, but only part-time jobs.
D) do not work.
Q2) What are some of the proposed solutions to the growing shortage of water in California?
Q3) Urban water usage in California has been constant over the last two decades because
A) of much higher rainfall than normal.
B) there has been a series of droughts.
C) penalties for overwatering landscaping have been instituted.
D) water districts have instituted water conservation programs.
Q4) From 2013 to 2014, the number of people without health insurance in California
A) increased.
B) decreased.
C) remained the same.
D) was not reported by the federal government.
Q5) What is the condition of California's infrastructure? What can be done about it?
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