Most initiatives are approved by the voters.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Which of the following is NOT accurate regarding the unique features of morality policy politics?
a. People who form and join interest groups working on morality policy are often not motivated by economicreasons.
b. Morality policy making tends to attract interest groups with a broad, comprehensive focus.
c. Frustration with the political process is common in morality politics.
d. When a strong morality policy becomes law, it is often difficult to enforce.
Q. 3Recall elections occur frequently in California state politics.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Which of the following is central to morality policy making?
a. Legislators
b. Interest groups
c. Governors
d. Religious extremists
Q. 5Coastal California tends to vote Democratic while inland California tends to vote Republican.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following is generally NOT true regarding morality policy and the use of statewide initiatives?
a. The clear relationship of an argument to a person's basics values can lead to excitement about the issue.
b. The simplicity of the arguments allows virtually anyone to be well informed.
c. Having a morality policy initiative on the ballot can turn off voters, thus decreasing election turnout.
d. Morality initiatives can change the nature of a candidate's election.
Q. 7Advocates of the top-two primary hoped it would result in the election of less partisan (or more moderate) officials who would be more amenable to compromise.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8Which of the following statements is true regarding moral arguments?
a. Both sides in a moral debate generally have enough support in a state or community to make them equallyuseful when discussing policy.
b. Typically, only one side in a morality policy debate makes a moral argument.
c. The most dominant moral arguments in American policy debates have statistical support and are steeped infact-based logic.
d. It is clear that certain advocates are able to make their moral arguments relevant in any policy debate whileothers are not.