Choose either Prompt A or Prompt B. Before you respond, make it clear which prompt you are choosing.

Prompt A: Using Chapter 2 of California Politics, explain why progressivism emerged in California. Explain at least three electoral laws that weakened political parties.

Prompt B:Using Chapter 2 of California Politics, read the subsection titled “Hyperdiversity in a Modern State.” What do you think the author means by “hyperdiversity?” Explain how hyperdiversity has driven public policy debates and how settlement patterns have raised questions of cultural assimilation versus cultural preservation.

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Support your statements by bringing in and explaining the definitions and examples in the text. *In all discussions, make sure to cite which pages you are referencing. For example, “According to page 26….” or “The author states that the political process matters because… (pg. 26).”

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Using Chapter 6 of California Politics, explain two reasons why, despite the corresponding decline in the crime rate in the state since the 1990s, the California prison population has increased dramatically (see the subheading: Criminal Justice and Its Costs). What accounts for the underfunding of the correctional system? Based on your reading, what do you think are two problems of an overcrowded, underfunded correctional system? Clearly explain your answer.

Initial post is due FRIDAY; 2 follow-ups are due by FRIDAY. No posts will be accepted after FRIDAY.

Support your statements by bringing in and explaining the definitions and examples in the text. *In all discussions, make sure to cite which pages you are referencing. For example, “According to page 26….” or “The author states that the political process matters because… (pg. 26).”