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CALIFORNIA BOYS STATE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
What is the history of California Government? - (ANSWER)California was never a
territory and went directly from a treaty government into the Union as a State.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? - (ANSWER)The treaty that provided
for the acquisition of California from Mexico by the United States.
Who supervised the military government established in California after its
acquisition? - (ANSWER)Brigadier General Riley.
When was California admitted as a State into the Federal Union? -
(ANSWER)September 9, 1850.
Where was the first Capitol of California located? - (ANSWER)San Jose.
What is the current location of the Capitol of California? - (ANSWER)Sacramento.
When was the state Constitution amended to designate Sacramento as the
Capitol of California? - (ANSWER)November 3, 1970.
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What is the purpose of a territorial government? - (ANSWER)To establish a
preparatory step to Statehood.
What is the Constitutional convention? - (ANSWER)A convention that convenes
to draft and adopt a Constitution to be submitted to and approved by the people.
What is the role of the U.S. Congress in the admission of a State into the Federal
Union? - (ANSWER)To approve the Constitution of the State.
What is the difference between an amendment and a revision of the State
Constitution? - (ANSWER)An amendment is a change to a specific provision, while
a revision is a complete overhaul of the Constitution.
What is the process for amending the State Constitution? - (ANSWER)The
amendment must be proposed by the Legislature or by initiative petition, and
then approved by a majority of voters.
What is the process for revising the State Constitution? - (ANSWER)A revision can
only be initiated by a constitutional convention or by a two-thirds vote of both
houses of the Legislature, and then approved by a majority of voters.
What is the difference between a constitutional convention and the Legislature? -
(ANSWER)A constitutional convention is a separate body convened specifically to
draft or revise a Constitution, while the Legislature is a permanent body that
enacts laws and governs the State.
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What is the purpose of the State Constitution? - (ANSWER)To establish the
framework for the government of the State and to protect the rights of its
citizens.
What is the Supremacy Clause? - (ANSWER)The provision in the U.S. Constitution
that establishes federal law as the supreme law of the land.
What is the 1879 Constitution? - (ANSWER)The organic law of California today.
What is the revised Preamble of the 1879 Constitution? - (ANSWER)Grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom.
How many sections does the California Constitution have? - (ANSWER)35.
How can the California Constitution be amended by the Legislature? -
(ANSWER)By a 2/3rds vote in each house and then submitted to the electors for
approval.
How can the California Constitution be amended by the People? - (ANSWER)By
initiative.
How can revisions be made to the California Constitution? - (ANSWER)By
proposal from the legislature or a constitutional convention.
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What is the process for a constitutional convention? - (ANSWER)Proposed by
2/3rds vote of both houses, submitted to the electorate, delegates elected,
revised constitution submitted to electors.
What is the required vote for approval of a revised constitution? -
(ANSWER)Majority vote of the people.
When does a revised constitution take effect? - (ANSWER)The day after the
election unless the measure provides otherwise.
How is California represented in Congress? - (ANSWER)By Senators and
Representatives
How are Representatives selected? - (ANSWER)Based on population
How long is a Senator's term? - (ANSWER)Six years
How long is a Representative's term? - (ANSWER)Two years
How many Representatives are elected from California? - (ANSWER)53 (as of
2020)
When will California lose a seat in the House of Representatives? - (ANSWER)In
2022
CALIFORNIA BOYS STATE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
What is the history of California Government? - (ANSWER)California was never a
territory and went directly from a treaty government into the Union as a State.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? - (ANSWER)The treaty that provided
for the acquisition of California from Mexico by the United States.
Who supervised the military government established in California after its
acquisition? - (ANSWER)Brigadier General Riley.
When was California admitted as a State into the Federal Union? -
(ANSWER)September 9, 1850.
Where was the first Capitol of California located? - (ANSWER)San Jose.
What is the current location of the Capitol of California? - (ANSWER)Sacramento.
When was the state Constitution amended to designate Sacramento as the
Capitol of California? - (ANSWER)November 3, 1970.
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What is the purpose of a territorial government? - (ANSWER)To establish a
preparatory step to Statehood.
What is the Constitutional convention? - (ANSWER)A convention that convenes
to draft and adopt a Constitution to be submitted to and approved by the people.
What is the role of the U.S. Congress in the admission of a State into the Federal
Union? - (ANSWER)To approve the Constitution of the State.
What is the difference between an amendment and a revision of the State
Constitution? - (ANSWER)An amendment is a change to a specific provision, while
a revision is a complete overhaul of the Constitution.
What is the process for amending the State Constitution? - (ANSWER)The
amendment must be proposed by the Legislature or by initiative petition, and
then approved by a majority of voters.
What is the process for revising the State Constitution? - (ANSWER)A revision can
only be initiated by a constitutional convention or by a two-thirds vote of both
houses of the Legislature, and then approved by a majority of voters.
What is the difference between a constitutional convention and the Legislature? -
(ANSWER)A constitutional convention is a separate body convened specifically to
draft or revise a Constitution, while the Legislature is a permanent body that
enacts laws and governs the State.
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What is the purpose of the State Constitution? - (ANSWER)To establish the
framework for the government of the State and to protect the rights of its
citizens.
What is the Supremacy Clause? - (ANSWER)The provision in the U.S. Constitution
that establishes federal law as the supreme law of the land.
What is the 1879 Constitution? - (ANSWER)The organic law of California today.
What is the revised Preamble of the 1879 Constitution? - (ANSWER)Grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom.
How many sections does the California Constitution have? - (ANSWER)35.
How can the California Constitution be amended by the Legislature? -
(ANSWER)By a 2/3rds vote in each house and then submitted to the electors for
approval.
How can the California Constitution be amended by the People? - (ANSWER)By
initiative.
How can revisions be made to the California Constitution? - (ANSWER)By
proposal from the legislature or a constitutional convention.
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What is the process for a constitutional convention? - (ANSWER)Proposed by
2/3rds vote of both houses, submitted to the electorate, delegates elected,
revised constitution submitted to electors.
What is the required vote for approval of a revised constitution? -
(ANSWER)Majority vote of the people.
When does a revised constitution take effect? - (ANSWER)The day after the
election unless the measure provides otherwise.
How is California represented in Congress? - (ANSWER)By Senators and
Representatives
How are Representatives selected? - (ANSWER)Based on population
How long is a Senator's term? - (ANSWER)Six years
How long is a Representative's term? - (ANSWER)Two years
How many Representatives are elected from California? - (ANSWER)53 (as of
2020)
When will California lose a seat in the House of Representatives? - (ANSWER)In
2022
