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WorksheetsCalifornia State Capitol PORTS
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
California became an official state in what year?
1846
1848
1950
1850
The Capitol building in Sacramento took how many years to build?
5
14
8
10
Which of these cities has NOT been a California Capital location?
Benicia
Los Angeles
San Jose
Sacramento
Laws made at the Capitol in Sacramento are called _____ laws.
Federal
State
Laws made at the Capitol in Washington D.C. are called _______ laws.
Federal
State
How many branches of government are there?
1
2
3
4
Which branch of government are members of the California State Supreme Court?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The California Governor is part of which branch of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Mayor
Which branch of government are members of the California State Assembly & State Senate?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
A new idea for a possible future law is called a ____.
Brainstorm
Daydream
Will
Bill
At the Capitol in Sacramento, the definition of a BILL is...
The front of a duck’s head.
A payment needed for goods or services.
The front of a hat that helps keep the sun out of your eyes.
Paperwork for a law idea which is written in official legal language.
Ideas for a bill must only come from an adult.
True
False
Has a bill idea from an elementary school student ever become a law in California?
No, who cares what kids think
Yes, kids many times have come up with great law ideas
What do you do if you have an idea for a future California law (Bill)? SELECT ALL THAT ARE CORRECT
Contact your State Assembly representative
Nothing
Contact your State Senate representative
Contact ANY State Assembly/Senate representatives
How can you contact your State Assembly/Senate member?
Phone Call
Visit office in person
All of the above
What does a Governor do with a Bill on their desk to make it officially a new law?
Veto the Bill
Stare at the Bill
Make a paper airplane
Sign the Bill
How many members are in the California State Assembly?
20
40
60
80
How many members are in the California State Senate?
20
40
60
80
What is the minimum age to vote in a California election?
16
18
21
25
In California, is it legal for children to ride a bike without a helmet?
Yes
No
In California, is it legal for an adult to ride a bike without a helmet?
Yes
No
In the State of California, is going to school required by law?
Yes, I am sure glad that’s a law!
No, I know everything already so I am going home to play Fortnite
Which California Governor is also known for being an actor in movies?
Earl Warren
Jerry Brown
Ronald Reagan
Pat Brown
Which former California Governor is also known for being an actor in movies?
Gray Davis
Peter Burnett
Hiram Johnson
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Who is the only person in their political career to be both California Governor and then President of the United States?
Leland Stanford
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Jerry Brown
