Direct Democracy
This tool allows voters to propose laws directly.
initiative
This 1978 proposition capped property taxes.
Prop 13
This 1849 event led to California’s rapid population growth and push for statehood.
Gold Rush
This party currently dominates statewide elections in California.
Democratic Party
This city is known as the entertainment capital of the world
Los Angeles
This tool lets voters approve or reject laws passed by the legislature.
referendum
This proposition created strict legislative term limits in 1990
What is Prop 140
TRUE or FALSE The 1879 Constitution included anti-Chinese language.
True
You must be this age to vote in California
18 Years Old
This annual music festival held in California is one of the most famous in the world.
Coachella
This tool allows VOTERS to remove an elected official before their term ends.
recall
This 2012 proposition relaxed term limits to 12 years in one house
Prop 28
What was the year California became a state?
1850
This location is where many Californians are automatically registered to vote.
The DMV
This tech-heavy AREA of Northern California is home to companies like Apple, Google, and Meta. and home to Carmen
Silicon Valley
In 1911, this political movement introduced the initiative, referendum, and recall to reduce corruption and increase voter power.
Progressive Era
This proposition created the Independent Redistricting Commission.
Prop 11
TRUE or FALSE California’s constitution is short and simple today.
False
This 14-member body draws California’s legislative and congressional district lines
California Redistricting Commission?
This California city is famous for the Golden Gate Bridge
san francisco
This is the first major step required before an initiative can appear on a California ballot.
collecting voter signatures
This proposition created the top-two primary system
Prop 14
The 1849 and 1879 constitutions were written for the exact same political reasons.
False
True or False: Californians can register AND vote on Election Day.
True
This California politician was elected during a recall election and was already internationally famous before entering politics.
Arnold Schwarzenegger