california government Flashcards
(57 cards)
Gold Rush, Rail Roads Boom, Black Gold Rush, Prosperity Rush, Dust Bowl Exoclus, Industrial Boom, Siege of the Service Men
What were California’s seven eras of rapid population growth (e.g., the Gold Rush)?
In the 1990s, what reversed the long and unbroken history of people moving to California?
End of the Cold War
By way of comparison, how big is California’s economy?
Largest
How much ‘political’ power does California have in Washington (e.g., seats in Congress)?
55 seats
How did the United States ‘get’ California?
Mexican American War Guadalupe Hedalgo
What were some of the key characteristics of the California Constitution of 1878?
Very Bad and Complex
Who were three famous turn-of-the-century progressives at the national and state level?
National- Teddy Roosevelt,
Regional-Robert Larolette, Hirem Johnson
How did the Great Depression affect California?
Blurred Traditional lines of responsibility
What are the issues surrounding the North-South and urban-rural rivalries in California?
Water 2/3 water goes to North. South 2/3 is needed but North has it. Urban- Rural development
How did WWII accelerate the US government’s role in California’s industry and economy?
huge subsides more money than God (smh)
What is the secret to winning a state-wide election in California?
Money and appeal
What are the four California (special interests/socio-economic) regions?
Bay area, Greater CA, Southern CA, Central Valley w/out LA
Proposition 1A (1966)
1A Full-time legislator
Proposition 8 (2008)\
8-Gay marriage one man one woman at the same time
Proposition 13 (1978)
13 property tax
Proposition 14 (2010)
14 blanket primary top 2
Proposition 22 (2000)
22 gay marriage is ok
Proposition 63 (1986)
63 official language is eng. in Cali
Proposition 98 (1988)
98 min school funding
Proposition 187 (1994)
187 no public service for illegals
Proposition 209 (1996)
209 end preferential action for woman of ethnic
What is the traditional relationship between political parties in California and their corresponding national organizations?
almost nonexistent
How did California progressives enhance the power of the public at the expense of the railroad-dominated parties at the turn-of-the-century?
California has impeachment recall proposition/initiative process referendum
What are the two major types of interest groups?
Special interest groups(broadly focused)/citizens groups(narrowly focused)
