California Government Quiz

What is the highest court in the California state government?

• California Court of Appeal

• California Supreme Court

• Superior Court of California

• California District Court

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a primary role of the Governor of California?

• Writing laws

• Enforcing state laws

• Interpreting laws

• Electing judges

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the main function of the California State Legislature?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create and pass laws

• To appoint judges

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the structure of the California State Legislature.

• It is unicameral, consisting of one house.

• It is bicameral, consisting of two houses.

• It is tricameral, consisting of three houses.

• It is a council-based system.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain the significance of the California State Constitution.

• It outlines the federal laws.

• It provides the framework for state government and laws.

• It is a collection of local ordinances.

• It is a historical document with no current relevance.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the roles of the Governor and the Legislature differ in the California state government.

• Both create laws.

• The Governor enforces laws, while the Legislature creates laws.

• Both interpret laws.

• The Legislature enforces laws, while the Governor creates laws.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify one key responsibility of the California Department of Education.

• Managing state parks

• Overseeing public school systems

• Regulating state highways

• Enforcing criminal laws

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the impact of the California State Constitution on the daily lives of Californians.

• It has no impact.

• It affects only government officials.

• It influences laws, rights, and responsibilities of all residents.

• It only impacts businesses.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is one way the California State Legislature can check the power of the Governor?

• By appointing the Governor

• By overriding a veto with a two-thirds vote

• By interpreting laws

• By enforcing laws

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The _____________ is the lower house in the CA Congress.