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California Election 2018

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Democrat running for governor in CA is

a)

John Cox

b)

Travis Allen

c)

Gavin Newsom

d)

Antonio Villaraigosa

2.

The Republican running for governor in CA is

a)

John Cox

b)

Travis Allen

c)

Gavin Newsom

d)

Antonio Villaraigosa

3.

Vehicle registration, State Park entrance fees, fishing licenses, and Community College tuition are example of

a)

things most people don't need

b)

private use items

c)

state costs

d)

luxury items

4.

State policies and projects are more frequently paid for though bonds because

a)

It is a cheaper way to solve statewide problems

b)

it encourages more economic growth than paying for project through taxes

c)

taxes can only be used for state employee salaries

d)

most voters refuse to allow tax increases

5.

This group typically stands for small government and fewer restrictions on the economy.

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

6.

This group typically stands for big government to try to solve big problems.

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

7.

California's proposition system is

a)

only available in non-Presidential election years

b)

a back door option to create legislation for the state

c)

open to anyone that can get 10,000 signatures

d)

the first step for state legislators to develop new laws

8.

The California state capital is in

a)

Sacramento

b)

San Francisco

c)

San Jose

d)

Monterey

9.

How long to Senators serve in the U.S. Senate in one term

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

10.

Diane Feinstein, candidate for Senator is a

a)

Independent

b)

Democrat

c)

Republican

d)

Socialist

11.

Propositions that have lots of TV commercials are

a)

more important.

b)

less likely to be good for voters.

c)

usually full of lies.

d)

in need of being reviewed for accuracy and bias.

12.

Property taxes are mainly used to provide money for

a)

national defense

b)

natural disaster assistance

c)

roads, bridges, and transportation systems

d)

schools, fire, and police services

13.

If we pass a proposition, it can be changed if

a)

it lets less than 60% of voters to support it.

b)

a new governor is selected.

c)

the current governor choses to change it.

d)

another proposition is passed to change it.

14.

If proposition 7 passes

a)

it will be darker in the winter mornings when kids go to school.

b)

it will be brighter in the winter mornings when kids go to school.

c)

it will be impossible to know what time it is if you are in another state.

d)

there will be no change in anything.

15.

Most American don't vote because

a)

one vote can not make a difference.

b)

you can only vote if you sign a contract verifying you know all the candidates and issues.

c)

it is very difficult to register in California.

d)

there is an incredible amount of information you should know, it takes a long time to research all of the issues, much of the information available is contradictory, a good deal of corruption goes into the process, and misinformation is purposely put in front of you.