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california government Flashcards

1
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Gold Rush, Rail Roads Boom, Black Gold Rush, Prosperity Rush, Dust Bowl Exoclus, Industrial Boom, Siege of the Service Men

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What were California’s seven eras of rapid population growth (e.g., the Gold Rush)?

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In the 1990s, what reversed the long and unbroken history of people moving to California?

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End of the Cold War

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By way of comparison, how big is California’s economy?

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Largest

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How much ‘political’ power does California have in Washington (e.g., seats in Congress)?

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55 seats

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How did the United States ‘get’ California?

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Mexican American War Guadalupe Hedalgo

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What were some of the key characteristics of the California Constitution of 1878?

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Very Bad and Complex

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Who were three famous turn-of-the-century progressives at the national and state level?

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National- Teddy Roosevelt,

Regional-Robert Larolette, Hirem Johnson

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How did the Great Depression affect California?

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Blurred Traditional lines of responsibility

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What are the issues surrounding the North-South and urban-rural rivalries in California?

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Water 2/3 water goes to North. South 2/3 is needed but North has it. Urban- Rural development

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How did WWII accelerate the US government’s role in California’s industry and economy?

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huge subsides more money than God (smh)

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What is the secret to winning a state-wide election in California?

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Money and appeal

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What are the four California (special interests/socio-economic) regions?

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Bay area, Greater CA, Southern CA, Central Valley w/out LA

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13
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Proposition 1A (1966)

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1A Full-time legislator

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14
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Proposition 8 (2008)\

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8-Gay marriage one man one woman at the same time

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Proposition 13 (1978)

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13 property tax

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Proposition 14 (2010)

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14 blanket primary top 2

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17
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Proposition 22 (2000)

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22 gay marriage is ok

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Proposition 63 (1986)

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63 official language is eng. in Cali

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19
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Proposition 98 (1988)

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98 min school funding

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20
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Proposition 187 (1994)

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187 no public service for illegals

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Proposition 209 (1996)

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209 end preferential action for woman of ethnic

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What is the traditional relationship between political parties in California and their corresponding national organizations?

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almost nonexistent

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How did California progressives enhance the power of the public at the expense of the railroad-dominated parties at the turn-of-the-century?

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California has impeachment recall proposition/initiative process referendum

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What are the two major types of interest groups?

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Special interest groups(broadly focused)/citizens groups(narrowly focused)

25
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What is the most important task of any lobbyist?

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to get access

26
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Who are two of the best-known citizens’ group in California?

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Sierra Club/ League of woman voters

27
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What does the US Constitution say about your right to vote or run for political office?

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not in the original constitution the CA constitution Article 2

28
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What did the US Supreme Court say about the length of residency requirements for voting?

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30 days

29
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What did the Supreme Court rule concerning state-approved term limitations for Congress?

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there are none

30
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Which article of the California Constitution establishes the qualifications for voting?

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Article 2

31
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What primary system does California currently have? Why did the people change it?

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blanket primary Top 2

32
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What are the requirements for voting by absentee ballot in California?

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7 days before election day

33
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What are the general requirements to register to vote in California?

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U.s citizen, 18 yrs old, can’t be insane, have to live in CA, can’t be a felon.

34
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In California, once registered to vote, when must you re-register?

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never unless you change your name, your party identification/ change countries

35
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What are the requirements to run for Governor, the Senate, and the Assembly?

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governor- us citizen/ 18 yrs old/ live in CA

Senate/Assembly Live in your district at least 1 yr

36
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How many days before an election must a candidate declare?

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60 days

37
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What offices appear on the ballot without party affiliation and may be voted on by all voters?

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All Judges/All Local Officials/Super Intendent of Public education

38
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What are some characteristics about running for office in California (e.g., expensive)?

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Complicated and expensive

39
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What are some of the general characteristics of the California State Assembly and Senate?

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Assembly-80 member 2 yr term 3yrs max

Senate-40 member 2yrs max

40
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What are the general powers of the Governor?

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same as president but smaller amount of ppl lineiterm veto to governor

41
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What are the major political offices (and their powers/responsibilities) at the state level?

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Attorney general/ Secretary of state/ controller/ treasurer

42
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How many cities, counties, and special districts does California have?

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478 cities
58 counties
3,400 special districts

43
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How are seats in the Assembly and Senate apportioned?

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by population

44
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What are the four levels of courts in California? StATS

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State Supreme Court
Traffic Court
Appeals Court
Superior Court

45
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What are some of the general characteristics of the California’s judicial system?

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The largest in the US

46
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How can judges be removed from the bench (i.e., removed from office)?

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  • Impeachment
  • Retirement
  • Dies
  • Recall Retirement for inability to perform
  • Commit suicide
47
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What determines the authority of local governments?

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Charter

48
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What are the types and general characteristics of city government?

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Mayor/ Council/ Appointed person

49
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What kind of government does the City of Fresno have? Fresno County?

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Strong Mayor/ Charter/ City council

50
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What are the general characteristics of special districts, and how are they organized?

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most numerous organized by function

51
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What are the three largest sources of state revenue?

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Sales tax Motor taxes

personal income tax

52
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What are the three largest state expenditures?

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Education
Welfare
Transportation

53
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What are some of the current economic issues in California?

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agriculture
employment
energy
water

54
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What are some of the quality-of-life issues in California (e.g., environmental)?

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smog
BAD AIR
Lack of Water
Increase population

55
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What are some of the current and projected social issues in California?

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Welfare 
immigration 
education 
  Water 
Law enforcement
56
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What are some of the political issues in California?

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agriculture
illegal immigration
school
water

57
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What are the demographics of California? How are they changing?

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38 million people
500,000 plus people every year …
english language

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