Question 1

Under Proposition 22, passed by the state's voters in November 2010, state lawmakers cannot

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Proposition 22, which was passed by the state's voters in November 2010, prohibits state lawmakers from shifting local revenues dedicated to local services to the state. The other options presented in the question are not related to Proposition 22.

Question 2

What are the functions of county governments in California and how are they organized?

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Question 3

Which California city did NOT declare bankruptcy?

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Irvine is the only city listed that did not declare bankruptcy.

Question 4

What are the major expense categories for California cities? From what sources do cities receive their revenue?

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Question 5

In 2011, what controversial action did the state of California take to help solve the budget crisis?

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In 2011, the state of California terminated the existence of more than 400 community redevelopment agencies in order to help solve the budget crisis. This move was controversial as it sparked debates about the importance of these agencies in promoting economic development and revitalizing blighted areas.

Question 6

What U.S. city was the starting point for the Occupy Movement?

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The Occupy Movement began in New York City with the Occupy Wall Street protest in Zuccotti Park in September 2011.

Question 7

What role do special districts play in California? Cite an example of a special district and its mandated purpose.

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Question 8

In order to deal with problems such as air pollution and waste management that affect large geographic areas in California,

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Regional governments have been formed to deal with problems such as air pollution and waste management that affect large geographic areas in California.

Question 9

What were the major roles and functions of California's community redevelopment agencies? Why did the state government eliminate all of these agencies?

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Question 10

Explain how Dillon's Rule impacts local governments in California and how it is applied.

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Quiz 9: Local Government