Cal Quiz 8 Legislature

Do California voters trust the legislature more or the proposition process more?

 

They trust the proposition process more.

What is the representation that involves lawmaking, government oversight, and constituency service?

 

Substantive

What is the representation that involves matching demographic characteristics of constituents?

 

Descriptive

How long can a person serve in the California legislature?

 

12 years

Which is more likely to pass, an interest-group sponsored bill or one that’s written by a legislator?

 

An interest-group sponsored bill.

The line-item veto allows what?

 

The Governor can reduce or eliminate parts of bills.

When is the last time the legislature overrode a veto?

 

1979

What is the relationship between Trailer Bills and Urgency Clauses?

 

Trailer Bills make Urgency Clauses less likely

What happens if the state legislature doesn’t pass the budget?

 

The legislators don’t get paid.

For what percentage of bills does the legislature typically overturn a governor’s veto?

 

0%

How have attempts to reform partisan politics typically been made?

 

By proposition