CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
UPDATED)
Chiropractic Initiative Act - ANS Effective 12/21/1922
How many board members? - ANS 7
Who appoints board members? - ANS Governor
Who comprises the board? - ANS 2 public members. 5 chiros licensed for at least 5 yrs.
consists of a chairman, secretary, vice chairman, and executive officer
How many votes to carry a motion? - ANS four
How are board members paid? - ANS per diem except executive officer who receives a salary
and compensated for travel costs.
How long does a board member serve? - ANS 4 years
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Executive officer - ANS keeps track of proceedings and funds.
Powers of the board - ANS Adoption of a seal
Regulation of educational requirements, license renewal, public protection,
Examination of applicants
Suspension and revocation of licenses
Oaths and affidavits
requirements for chiropractic teachers.
Any person wishing to practice Chiropractic in this state shall make application to the board
_______ days prior to any meeting. - ANS 45
Educational Requirements to apply for license - ANS Application 45 days before meeting
Proof of graduation from Chiropractic school 15 days prior to meeting
License fee not more than $100
Highschool transcript
60 prechiropractic college credits.
Board of Examiners Location - ANS Sacramento
How many times per year does the board meet? - ANS 2
License is granted - ANS 75% general average on board exam.
Not lower than 60% in more than two subjects.
75% score on practical
License to Practice Chiropractic Allows - ANS To practice "as taught" in chiropractic school
No use of any medicine or drug in the Materia Medica
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, blind persons - ANS Blind people can't be denied admission to Chiropractic school.
What are the potential consequences for violation of board regulations? - ANS suspension,
revocation, or probation
Potential causes for disciplinary actions - ANS Fraud in applying for a license
Practicing under a false name
Impersonation of another practitioner
Guilty of a felony
Use of ilicit drugs or alcohol while practicing
Claiming treatment can regulate menses or treat venereal disease or sexual disease
Board may reissue license after ____ years following revocation. - ANS 2
When does your license expire? - ANS License expires at 12 midnight on the last day of your
birth month. July for me
How much is the renewal fee? - ANS 250 which must be paid within 60 days of the last day of
birth month.
Can Chiropractors sign death certificates? - ANS Yes and make death reports.
Impersonation of DC or other Doctor - ANS Punishable by 100-750 dollar fine. Misdemeanor.
County jail 6 months.
Chiropractic scope of practice - ANS manipulation of spine and connective tissue.
Use of air, cold, diet, exercise, heat, light, massage, physical culture, rest, Ultrasound, water,
physical therapy, manipulation, and adjustments.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
UPDATED)
Chiropractic Initiative Act - ANS Effective 12/21/1922
How many board members? - ANS 7
Who appoints board members? - ANS Governor
Who comprises the board? - ANS 2 public members. 5 chiros licensed for at least 5 yrs.
consists of a chairman, secretary, vice chairman, and executive officer
How many votes to carry a motion? - ANS four
How are board members paid? - ANS per diem except executive officer who receives a salary
and compensated for travel costs.
How long does a board member serve? - ANS 4 years
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Executive officer - ANS keeps track of proceedings and funds.
Powers of the board - ANS Adoption of a seal
Regulation of educational requirements, license renewal, public protection,
Examination of applicants
Suspension and revocation of licenses
Oaths and affidavits
requirements for chiropractic teachers.
Any person wishing to practice Chiropractic in this state shall make application to the board
_______ days prior to any meeting. - ANS 45
Educational Requirements to apply for license - ANS Application 45 days before meeting
Proof of graduation from Chiropractic school 15 days prior to meeting
License fee not more than $100
Highschool transcript
60 prechiropractic college credits.
Board of Examiners Location - ANS Sacramento
How many times per year does the board meet? - ANS 2
License is granted - ANS 75% general average on board exam.
Not lower than 60% in more than two subjects.
75% score on practical
License to Practice Chiropractic Allows - ANS To practice "as taught" in chiropractic school
No use of any medicine or drug in the Materia Medica
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, blind persons - ANS Blind people can't be denied admission to Chiropractic school.
What are the potential consequences for violation of board regulations? - ANS suspension,
revocation, or probation
Potential causes for disciplinary actions - ANS Fraud in applying for a license
Practicing under a false name
Impersonation of another practitioner
Guilty of a felony
Use of ilicit drugs or alcohol while practicing
Claiming treatment can regulate menses or treat venereal disease or sexual disease
Board may reissue license after ____ years following revocation. - ANS 2
When does your license expire? - ANS License expires at 12 midnight on the last day of your
birth month. July for me
How much is the renewal fee? - ANS 250 which must be paid within 60 days of the last day of
birth month.
Can Chiropractors sign death certificates? - ANS Yes and make death reports.
Impersonation of DC or other Doctor - ANS Punishable by 100-750 dollar fine. Misdemeanor.
County jail 6 months.
Chiropractic scope of practice - ANS manipulation of spine and connective tissue.
Use of air, cold, diet, exercise, heat, light, massage, physical culture, rest, Ultrasound, water,
physical therapy, manipulation, and adjustments.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
