Question 1

How many representatives represent California in Congress?

Accepted Answer

California has 53 Representatives in the House and 2 Senators in the Senate, making a total of 55 members in Congress.

Question 2

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

The initiative process allows citizens to propose and pass laws without the involvement of the legislature. This can result in a complex system of governing institutions, rules, and processes as different initiatives may conflict with or overlap with each other or with laws already in place.

Question 3

According to the book, ____________ (is/are)at the heart of politics.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

California has about the same percentage of Non-Hispanic whites as the rest of the U.S.

Accepted Answer

California has a lower percentage of Non-Hispanic whites compared to the national average, due to its more diverse population.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

California's political culture is characterized by a fondness for political reform and a general dislike of politicians. Californians have historically been involved in movements for political reform, including the Progressive Era and the civil rights movement. This has led to a culture that values change and is critical of established political systems and politicians.

Question 6

How long has California been a U.S.state?

Accepted Answer

California became the 31st state of the United States on September 9, 1850, making it more than 150 years since it became a state.

Question 7

The largest city in California is:

Accepted Answer

According to 2019 US Census Bureau estimates, the largest city in California is Los Angeles with a population of over 3.9 million people. San Francisco, Fresno, and San Diego have populations of approximately 883,000, 530,000, and 1.4 million respectively.

Question 8

Approximately how many people in California are foreign-born?

Accepted Answer

Approximately one in four people in California are foreign-born, which is about 25 percent of the population.

Question 9

What is the main function of a political institution?

Accepted Answer

Political institutions are designed to facilitate compromises and create solutions that are acceptable to the majority, ensuring governance and order within a society.

Question 10

As recently as 2000, the California state legislature was considered one of the best in the nation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The definition of a "hybrid democracy" is:

Accepted Answer

A hybrid democracy is a political system that combines elements of representative democracy, where elected officials represent the people, and direct democracy, where citizens have direct participation in decision-making processes.

Question 12

How many counties are contained within California?

Accepted Answer

California is divided into 58 counties.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

According to the Public Policy Institute of California, as of 2019, one of every four persons in California is foreign-born.

Question 14

"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

The definition provided best describes the concept of politics, which is the process through which individuals and groups with differing goals and values try to manage their conflicts by working together to allocate values for society, such as resources, power, and authority. Communism, political culture, and hybrid democracy do not fully capture this specific definition of politics.

Question 15

As recently as 1970, the California state legislature was generally considered one of the best in the nation.

Accepted Answer

According to historical accounts, the California state legislature was indeed considered one of the best in the nation in 1970.

Question 16

Because California is such a large state, fluctuations in the global or national economies have almost no effect on the state's economy.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. California's economy is greatly influenced by both global and national economic trends due to its size and importance in various industries such as technology, entertainment, and agriculture.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

California's economy is so large that it ranks among the ten largest economies in the world, comparable to countries like the United Kingdom and France.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

California has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents compared to New York, making it one of the states with the largest immigrant populations in the United States.

Quiz 1: Introduction