In the California legislature, the chairs of standing committees are
a. always members of the majority party.
b. usually members of the majority party.
c. assigned in proportion to each party's share of the seats.
d. chosen without regard to party.
Q. 2Ombuds activities often involve
a. power becoming increasingly concentrated in the hands of the president.
b. members of the government advocating on behalf of an individual with government bureaucrats.
c. crafting and approving tax policies.
d. authorizing the government to spend money on specific programs.
e. oversight by the legislative branch of the executive branch's implementation of laws.
Q. 3The most powerful position in the state senate is that of
a. Lieutenant Governor.
b. speaker
c. president
d. president pro tem
Q. 4The increasing concentration of power in the hands of the chief executive over time is called
a. creeping authoritarianism.
b. shadow government.
c. vital center.
d. majoritarian democracy.
e. bureaucratic authoritarianism.
Q. 5_______________ has/have probably ended the strong speaker era.
a. Term limits.
b. The open primary.
c. Campaign finance reform.
d. Scandals
Q. 6Which country uses a semi-presidential system?
a. France
b. Brazil
c. Germany
d. India
e. Iran
Q. 7The strong speaker era was a result of
a. the legislature's increased professionalism after the passage of Proposition 1A in 1966.
b. the speaker's role as leader of the majority party.
c. the speaker's ability to raise money for other members.
d. All of the above
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