Cal Poly POLS 111 Questions with Correct
Answers
what tax is collected by local governments
property tax
In 1800s, California land was divided in to ?
large tracts by Spanish and Mexican land grants
Is California a leader in auto emissions?
yes
TV adds are important because
the difficulty of communicating with voters in such a large and diverse state.
How many cases are filed in the courts each year?
10 million
Who is the main executive officer in general law cities?
City Manager
The progressive came to power when?
the early 1900's
The California Supreme Court has a final decision?
true
The highest ranking body in each political party is called the?
central committee
, Prop 209
Outlawed affirmative action
The general veto power of the governor....
nullify a bill passed by the legislature but not yet in effect
The number of bills introduced to legislature is in...
thousands
Members of the "third house" are
Lobbyist
Who becomes governor if the governor for any reasons leaves office?
The lieutenant governor
What are preprimary endorsements?
When a party endorses a candidate in a primary elections.
What do legislative staffers do?
Problems of constituents
What is the single largest expenditure for counties today?
public protection (police and fire)
Proposition 227
limited bilingual education to one year per student
Leader of the senate?
The president pro term
Answers
what tax is collected by local governments
property tax
In 1800s, California land was divided in to ?
large tracts by Spanish and Mexican land grants
Is California a leader in auto emissions?
yes
TV adds are important because
the difficulty of communicating with voters in such a large and diverse state.
How many cases are filed in the courts each year?
10 million
Who is the main executive officer in general law cities?
City Manager
The progressive came to power when?
the early 1900's
The California Supreme Court has a final decision?
true
The highest ranking body in each political party is called the?
central committee
, Prop 209
Outlawed affirmative action
The general veto power of the governor....
nullify a bill passed by the legislature but not yet in effect
The number of bills introduced to legislature is in...
thousands
Members of the "third house" are
Lobbyist
Who becomes governor if the governor for any reasons leaves office?
The lieutenant governor
What are preprimary endorsements?
When a party endorses a candidate in a primary elections.
What do legislative staffers do?
Problems of constituents
What is the single largest expenditure for counties today?
public protection (police and fire)
Proposition 227
limited bilingual education to one year per student
Leader of the senate?
The president pro term
