Polysci

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1. What were California's seven eras of rapid population growth (e.g., the Gold Rush)? (Pg. 6)

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1.) The Gold Rush: in 1848, basically new found gold lead to pop boom. Banks on the American river.
2.) The railroad boom: in 1870-1880, a railroad expansion. Pop rose 55%. Hired a lot of railroad workers that lead to jobs.
3.) The black gold rush: took place 1900-1910, this was southern cali was to be rich in oil. Major source of industrial power. The states pop jumped to 2.5 million by world war 1
4.) The prosperity rush: took place in the 1920’s, gave California 2 million residents. The valley of oil continued to increase. Gasoline consuming vehicles became more prominent. It in improved transportation.
5.) The dust bowl exodus: it took place in the 1930’s, huge migrant labor force from Oklahoma, arkansa, and other prairie states crowded into California. Huge dust storm that ruined farmlands.
6.) The siege of the servicemen: took place in the 1940’s, 300,000 service men who had been stationed in California decided to stay after being discharged. If they did go home, they convinced their family that California that it was worth going. Same process happened during the koreon war.
7.) The industrial boom: same time period as the last one. Ww2, Korean war, and cold war added growth to California’s heavy industry. Increased the demand for an urban

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2. In the 1990s, what reversed the long and unbroken history of people moving to California? (Pg. 9)

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- Dwindled with the reccission of the early 1990’s.
- The end of the Cold War (1987-1989) because the defense industry fell.

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3. By way of comparison, how big is California's economy? (pg. 12)

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- Annual gross output of California is equal 1.55 trillion. Making it 8th in the world if it was a nation.
- 8th largest in the world

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4. How much 'political' power does California have in Washington (e.g., seats in Congress)? (pg. 17)

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- California has 53 seats in the House of Representatives and 55 representatives in congress.

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5. How did the United States ‘get’ California? (Pg. 6)

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- American military authorities took California by FORCE from México.
- From the Mexican American war--- Treaty of Guadalupe Heldelgo

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

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Very big, complex, bad and special interest driven

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7. Who were 3 turn-of-the-century progressives at the national and state level?

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National: Teddy Roosevelt Regional: Robert Lolfwelt California: Hiarm Johnson

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8. How did the Great Depression affect California?

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It blurred the lines of responsibility. People started going to the state and federal government for help.

- After the stock market crash of 1929, immigration slowed to a trickle. But in 1930’s a huge mirgrant labor force from Oklahoma, Arkansas, and other prarire states rushed into California. When the dust blew away the topsoil from their small farms and the Great Depression blew away their small savings, they headed west.

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

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Water: 2/3 falls in the North; however 2/3 is used in the South. Development: (residential, business, agriculture) best use of land.

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

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- World War II, in addition to bringing the servicemen to California, brought heavy industry supported by government subsidies, loans, and cost-plus contacts contacts. The burgeoning of the aircragt industry- douglous, Hughes, Convair, North American, Lockheed-converted placid suburbs such as the santa monica and Burbank into

California got more money and research and development.

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

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You must have money and appeal to diverse groups.

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

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LA, Valley, Bay Area, Southern California

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13. What do the following Propositions Concern?

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• Prop 1A: Fulltime legislature
• Prop 13: Property Tax- Can’t raise taxes before elections.
• Prop 14: Blanket primary aka Top 2-By the number of votes not categories.
• Prop 63: English is the official language in California
• Prop 98: Minimum school funding; locked in
• Prop 187: Not 1 cent of California money will be spent on illegal immigrants unless to arrest and deport them.
o However this was found partially unconstitutional due to minors.
o Still there but not enforced.
• Prop 209: Ends preferential treatment in women and minorities.
• Prop 215: Medical Marijuana.

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

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National parties can’t tell California what to do due to our huge population.

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14. 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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Proposition, recall, referemedem (do you or do you not want a law passed?), impeachment

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1. What are the two major types of interest groups?

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Special interest groups (one issue), citizen groups (many issues)

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16. What is the most important task of any lobbyist?

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Access to closed doors.

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17. Who are the two best-known citizen groups in California?

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Sierra Club, The League of Women Voters

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18. What do political action committees do? (PAC)

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They raise money for campaigns.

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

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Nothing. California Article 2 does.

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

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Must be a resident for 30 days

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21. What did the US Supreme Court rule concerning state-approved term limitations for Congress?

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States can pass own terms but cannot pass term limits on Congress.

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22. Which article of the California Constitution establishes the qualifications for voting?

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Article 2

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23. What primary system does California currently have?

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Blanket primary/Top 2 primary

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

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Must ask for absentee ballot at least 7 days before election

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25. What are the general requirements to register to vote in California?

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US citizen, cannot be a felon, cannot be insane, must live in California.

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

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Registered for life unless you change your political party, change your name, move out of the county, go from insane to sane, are no longer a felon.

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

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US citizen, 18 years old, not a felon, not insane, must live in California for a year, (Senate must live in the district)

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28. How many days before an election must a candidate declare?

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60 days

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29. 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 government officials, super attendant of public instruction.

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30. What are some characteristics about running for office in California?

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US citizen, 18 years old, not insane, not a felon, must live in California, expensive (radio, TV, posters, flyers)

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32. What are referendum by petition, the direct initiative, cross-filing, direct primary, and the recall petition? Who gave these powers to the voters and why?

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- Referendum by petition is used to prevent laws already passed by the legislature and signed by the governor (or passed over the governor’s veto) from going into effect. This is not be confused with the so-called compulsory referendum, whereby constitutional amendments and bond issues passed by the legislature must always be approved by the people in order to become law. Referendum by petition is a popular device for interrupting the normal legislative process.
- Through the direct-initiative method, groups of people (often organized interest groups) originate and pass laws and constitutional amendments without recourse to the legislature. No subjects are exempted from the direct initiative. The only constitutional restriction is that a given initiative proposal must deal with only one main subject. The governor may not vet an initiative measure.
a. In a direct initiative, a measure is put directly to a vote after being submitted by a petition. In an indirect initiative, a measure is first referred to the legislature, and then put to a popular vote only if not enacted by the legislature.
- By means of the recall, voters in California may remove from office any elected state official before the expiration of his or her term….The procedure for circulating a recall petition and verifying the signatures is the same as that for referendum and initiative petitions. The recall petition must contain a statement of grounds for removal, but because there is no requirement for specific charges, the petition may, in fact, say no more that “we don’t like the way the official is preforming.” (pg. 100-101)

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

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Assembly (lower house): represents the people, 80 members, 2 year terms, up to 3 terms.
State Senate: 40 members, 4 year term, 2 terms, must live in district for a year.

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33. What are the general powers of the governor?

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Head of California party, charge of National Guard, line item veto

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

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• Lutent Governor: fills in for governor and universities
• Attorney General:
• Sectary of State: Clerk, administrator, paper pusher, in charge of all official paperwork (ID, Diploma)
• Controller: signs order to release money
• Treasurer

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

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A lot: 58 counties, 478 cities, 3000 special districts

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36. How are seats in the Assembly and Senate apportioned?

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By population, each county gets at least 1 senator.

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37. What are four levels of courts in California?

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Municipal court/inferior/traffic, superior, appellate court, California State Supreme Court

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

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It’s the biggest in the US.

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39. How can judges be removed from the bench?

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Charters (authority)

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41. What are the types and general characteristics of local government?

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County, city, special districts

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42. What are the types and general characteristics of city government?

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Elected official, elected counsel, hired administration

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43. What kind of government does the City of Fresno have? Fresno County?

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City of Fresno: Strong mayor Fresno County: city counsel

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44. What are the general characteristics of special districts and how are they organized?

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Lowest form of government (ex: school districts), don’t follow traditional ordinates

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45. What are the three major sources of state revenue?

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Income tax, state sales tax, taxes on motorists

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46. What are the three major state expenditures?

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Income tax, state sales tax, taxes on motorists

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46. What are the three major state expenditures?

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Education, health and welfare, transportation

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47. What are some of the major current economic issues in California?

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Agriculture, energy, employment

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48. What are some of the major quality-of-life issues in California?

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Environmental, lack of water, increased population, smog

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49. What are some of the major current and projected social issues in California?

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Welfare, water, immigrants, law enforcement, education

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50. What are some of the major political issues in California

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Agriculture, school, illegal immigration, water

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

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• California has 38 million people and continues to grow at 500,000 / year.
• Changes are largely due to immigration – legal and illegal.
• Hispanics are the largest and fastest growing