PBI Quiz: Legislative Lowdown

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Legislative Lowdown

Ellen Shiau, Ph.D. & Randi Aho

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1. How many states have a larger state legislature than California in terms of the number of representatives?

None. California has the largest state legislature.

2. How long can an elected official serve in the California State Legislature?

Up to 12 years in either the State Assembly or State Senate

Two terms in either the State Assembly or State Senate

Three terms in the State Assembly and two terms in the State Senate

There are no term limits

3. Which of the following is true of the California State Legislature?

The filibuster is used in the State Senate

A two-thirds vote is required to increase any tax

A two-thirds vote is required to pass the state budget

It is a part-time legislature

4. What is a significant power that the Governor has over the state legislative process?

The power to pass the budget without legislative approval

The power to introduce legislation

The power to appoint legislative committee members

The power to exercise a line-item veto

5. Which of the following was not one of the state legislative measures signed into law by former Gov. Pat Brown?

An income tax increase

A corporate tax increase

The California Fair Employment Practices Act

The Road Repair and Accountability Act

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