PBI-Manatt Quiz: Check Your Mailbox! - Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs

1. There are two questions on the 2021 recall ballot: whether or not to recall (remove) Governor Gavin Newsom, and who should replace the governor, if he is recalled. Which of the following is correct about casting the ballot?

Voters must answer both ballot questions.

Only those who vote to recall the governor can answer the second question.

All voters must answer the first question; the second one is optional.

Voters can answer either or both ballot questions.

2. Which of the following is true of the gubernatorial recall election process?

Only candidates affiliated with a political party may run.

If the governor is recalled, the two replacement candidates with the most votes will face each other in a run-off.

If the governor is recalled, the single candidate with the most votes will become the next governor.

The governor up for recall can be included on the list of certified write-in replacement candidates.

3. When is the last day to mail back a ballot or vote in person?

September 14

September 16

August 16

October 1

4. If Governor Newsom is recalled, the successful replacement candidate will:

Serve a four year term.

Need to be confirmed by the Supreme Court of California.

Serve out the rest of the current term that ends after the 2022 gubernatorial election.

Need to be confirmed by the state legislature.

5. Each registered voter will receive a ballot by mail. About how many voters are in California?

33 million

42 million

12 milion

22 million

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