Deck 4: Direct Democracy in a Hyperpluralistic Age

Question 1

A criticism of reformers is their faith in voters as

A)informed citizens.
B)interested individuals.
C)interest group members.
D)competent legislators.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In 1910, about sixty percent of California's population was

A)rural.
B)suburban.
C)urban.
D)urban and suburban.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Proposition 13 encourages local governments to

A)lobby the state legislature.
B)influence the media.
C)levy local fees.
D)motivate left wingers.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The Progressive reforms were designed to

A)return power to the national government.
B)make government businesslike.
C)increase the importance of cities.
D)none of the above.

Question 5

Progressives blamed economic problems on

A)white merchants.
B)the Chinese.
C)Hispanics.
D)Japanese farmers.

Question 6

A reform that allows voters to nominate candidates is

A)the direct primary.
B)the at-large election.
C)the party caucus.
D)the recall.

Question 7

Reforms inhibiting influence of political machines include

A)initiative.
B)recall.
C)referendum.
D)direct primaries.

Question 8

Today the initiative is used primarily by

A)political parties.
B)governors.
C)legislators.
D)interest groups.

Question 9

California's Progressives were white and

A)lower class.
B)upper class.
C)middle class.
D)working class.

Question 10

Business and economic groups use direct legislation in order to

A)increase taxes to support business.
B)create confusion.
C)support changes.
D)oppose change.

Question 11

At-large-elections allow local candidates to run

A)on a Republican ticket.
B)on a Democratic ticket.
C)on a Labor ticket.
D)independent from parties.

Question 12

Proposition 13 was the result of Californians' problems with

A)Political gridlock.
B)property taxes of homes.
C)gambling.
D)school choice.

Question 13

Today the Progressive tradition is fostered by the

A)Chambers of Commerce.
B)League of Women Voters.
C)Legislative Analyst's Office.
D)Conference of Mayors.

Question 14

California's Progressives were reformers, not

A)liberals.
B)radicals.
C)socialists.
D)conservatives.

Question 15

The Save Our State initiative was targeted at

A)illegal immigration in California.
B)the religious right and liberals.
C)conservatives and socialists.
D)none of the above.

Question 16

A recall involves state or local officials

A)shuffling by the governor.
B)removal between elections.
C)deelection process.
D)midterm change as a voluntary measure.

Question 17

The Progressive Era began in

A)the early 1800s.
B)the mid 1800s.
C)the end of the 1800s.
D)the mid 1900s.

Question 18

Proposition 13 was considered in court and was

A)dismissed.
B)altered.
C)upheld.
D)struck down.

Question 19

With compulsory referenda, voters decide on

A)constitutional amendments.
B)bond measures.
C)both a and b.
D)optional propositions.

Question 20

Legalizing marijuana allows for

A)large agricultural businesses.
B)individual medical use.
C)manufacturing cigarettes.
D)open use in public places.

Question 21

Proposition 72 was aimed to allow research on _______ .

Question 22

Initiatives that form no political party are called ______ .

Question 23

Proposition 5 required the governor to approve of any casino applications from ______ .

Question 24

Hiram Johnson was a Progressive reformer who became state _____ .

Question 25

The introduction of non-partisan elections are aimed at limiting the power of _____ .

Question 26

Most of the money spent on the gay marriage initiative went to cover ____ .

Question 27

A referendum essentially second guesses an act of the ______ .

Question 28

The battle over passage of Proposition 5 was between Indian casino money and ______ .

Question 29

Constitutional amendments submitted to the voters for approval are called _____ .

Question 30

The 2003 gubernatorial recall removed _______ from office.

Question 31

The only region to oppose Proposition 22 was _______ .

Question 32

Many initiatives, after passage, are modified in the _____ .

Question 33

An example of a modern reform-minded group is ______ .

Question 34

Proposition 13 made a significant reduction in _____ .

Question 35

Progressivism is a political reform designed to make government _____ .

Question 36

A paradox of Progressivism is that those who have become exceedingly powerful are _____ .

Question 37

Regarding gays, younger voters compared to older voters worry about _____ .

Question 38

Regarding discrimination on sexual orientation, Californians generally say they are _____ .

Question 39

Proposition 22-gay marriages pitted those supporting individual rights with those supporting _____ .

Question 40

An ethic of volunteerism insulates local officials from _____ .

Question 41

How have initiatives altered the very character of representative democracy in California?

Question 42

Initiatives have been called "out of control" politics.Given recent initiatives, how true is this statement?

Question 43

What observations can you make about California politics today in light of Progressive reforms?