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- 1. Multiple Choice
California became an official state in what year?
1846
1848
1950
1850
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Capitol building in Sacramento took how many years to build?
5
14
8
10
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of these cities has NOT been a California Capital location?
Benicia
Los Angeles
San Jose
Sacramento
- 4. Multiple Choice
Laws made at the Capitol in Sacramento are called _____ laws.
Federal
State
- 5. Multiple Choice
Laws made at the Capitol in Washington D.C. are called _______ laws.
Federal
State
- 6. Multiple Choice
How many branches of government are there?
1
2
3
4
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which branch of government are members of the California State Supreme Court?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
- 8. Multiple Choice
The California Governor is part of which branch of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Mayor
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which branch of government are members of the California State Assembly & State Senate?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
- 10. Multiple Choice
A new idea for a possible future law is called a ____.
Brainstorm
Daydream
Will
Bill
- 11. Multiple Choice
At the Capitol in Sacramento, the definition of a BILL is...
The front of a duck’s head.
A payment needed for goods or services.
The front of a hat that helps keep the sun out of your eyes.
Paperwork for a law idea which is written in official legal language.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Ideas for a bill must only come from an adult.
True
False
- 13. Multiple Choice
Has a bill idea from an elementary school student ever become a law in California?
No, who cares what kids think
Yes, kids many times have come up with great law ideas
- 14. Multiple Choice
What do you do if you have an idea for a future California law (Bill)? SELECT ALL THAT ARE CORRECT
Contact your State Assembly representative
Nothing
Contact your State Senate representative
Contact ANY State Assembly/Senate representatives
- 15. Multiple Choice
How can you contact your State Assembly/Senate member?
Phone Call
Email
Visit office in person
All of the above
- 16. Multiple Choice
What does a Governor do with a Bill on their desk to make it officially a new law?
Veto the Bill
Stare at the Bill
Make a paper airplane
Sign the Bill
- 17. Multiple Choice
How many members are in the California State Assembly?
20
40
60
80
- 18. Multiple Choice
How many members are in the California State Senate?
20
40
60
80
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the minimum age to vote in a California election?
16
18
21
25
- 20. Multiple Choice
In California, is it legal for children to ride a bike without a helmet?
Yes
No
- 21. Multiple Choice
In California, is it legal for an adult to ride a bike without a helmet?
Yes
No
- 22. Multiple Choice
In the State of California, is going to school required by law?
Yes, I am sure glad that’s a law!
No, I know everything already so I am going home to play Fortnite
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which California Governor is also known for being an actor in movies?
Earl Warren
Jerry Brown
Ronald Reagan
Pat Brown
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which former California Governor is also known for being an actor in movies?
Gray Davis
Peter Burnett
Hiram Johnson
Arnold Schwarzenegger
- 25. Multiple Choice
Who is the only person in their political career to be both California Governor and then President of the United States?
Leland Stanford
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Jerry Brown
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