Question 1

Which group constitutes California's most under-represented minority in terms of elected officials?

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A)  Asians
B)  Blacks
C)  Hispanics
D)  WhitesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

"Independent expenditures" in support of candidates are strictly prohibited by California law.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Campaigns in California rarely employ professional political consultants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Blacks and Hispanics in California tend to vote Democratic.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

Discuss campaign techniques in California elections.Which techniques are most important in California and why?

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Campaign techniques in California electi...

Question 6

Candidate campaign spending is not limited by state law in California.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Voter turnout is usually highest among

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A)  minority voters.
B)  older people.
C)  Democrats.
D)  inner-city residents.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Today's candidates for statewide offices spend most of their money on

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A)  door-to-door canvassing.
B)  printed literature.
C)  social media.
D)  television ads.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above D

Question 9

Compare and contrast the political power of newspapers and television in California politics.Has the balance between them changed? How?

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Newspapers and television both hold sign...

Question 10

People under the age of 30 are more likely to vote than people over the age of 55.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which medium is most often cited as the source of political news for California voters?

Accepted Answer

A)  the internet
B)  newspapers
C)  radio
D)  televisionE) A) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 12

"Targeting" is a technique associated with direct mail campaign tactics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Suburban Republicans are among those most likely to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Over one quarter of all Californians who are eligible to vote cannot do so because they are not registered to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compare and contrast participation in voting by Anglos, Hispanic, African Americans, and Asians.What are some reasons some groups participate less than others?

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Participation in voting varies among dif...

Question 16

The recommendations of newspaper editorials are thought to be most influential with voters in

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A)  presidential elections.
B)  gubernatorial elections.
C)  races for lower profile offices or ballot measures.
D)  Southern California.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

At which level of government have women had greatest success in winning election to office?

Accepted Answer

A)  local
B)  state
C)  national
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

In recent California elections,

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A)  over 60 percent of the voters have been non-Latino whites.
B)  Asian, black, and Latino voters combined have become the majority.
C)  voter turnout usually exceeds 80 per cent.
D)  voter turnout has increased with every election.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Political Action Committee (PAC)  money comes from

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A)  business.
B)  interest groups.
C)  wealthy individuals.
D)  all of the above.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Discuss the role of "new media" in California politics and elections.What media do you and your age-peers rely on for political information? How is this different from the past? What impact do you think it will have on politics and elections?

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The role of "new media" in California po...

Exam 3: California Elections, Campaigns, and the Media

Which group constitutes California's most under-represented minority in terms of elected officials?

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"Independent expenditures" in support of candidates are strictly prohibited by California law.

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Campaigns in California rarely employ professional political consultants.

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Blacks and Hispanics in California tend to vote Democratic.

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Discuss campaign techniques in California elections.Which techniques are most important in California and why?

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Candidate campaign spending is not limited by state law in California.

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Voter turnout is usually highest among

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Today's candidates for statewide offices spend most of their money on

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Compare and contrast the political power of newspapers and television in California politics.Has the balance between them changed? How?

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People under the age of 30 are more likely to vote than people over the age of 55.

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Which medium is most often cited as the source of political news for California voters?

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"Targeting" is a technique associated with direct mail campaign tactics.

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Suburban Republicans are among those most likely to vote.

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Over one quarter of all Californians who are eligible to vote cannot do so because they are not registered to vote.

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Compare and contrast participation in voting by Anglos, Hispanic, African Americans, and Asians.What are some reasons some groups participate less than others?

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The recommendations of newspaper editorials are thought to be most influential with voters in

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At which level of government have women had greatest success in winning election to office?

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In recent California elections,

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Political Action Committee (PAC) money comes from

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Discuss the role of "new media" in California politics and elections.What media do you and your age-peers rely on for political information? How is this different from the past? What impact do you think it will have on politics and elections?

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