3.2 Warm-Up: National & State law making

Front

Which branch of government does the state legislature belong to?

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Legislative

Front

How many chambers does a bicameral legislature have?

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Two

Front

What is the main role of a state legislature?

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To create laws

Front

Which term does California use for the name of its lower house?

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Assembly

Front

Which term does California use for the name of its upper house?

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Senate

Front

What term describes the dividing of a state into districts for legislative representation?

Back

Redistricting

Front

What is gerrymandering?

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Drawing district lines to favor a political party

Front

Which of the following can citizens use to directly propose legislation? Referendums, Initiatives, Petitions, Amendments

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Initiatives

Front

What is a referendum?

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A direct vote by citizens on a law.

Front

What happens if state and federal laws conflict?

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Federal law takes precedence