Which of the Following Is True of Constitutional Initiatives

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of constitutional initiatives?

• A)Most states use constitutional initiatives as a method of amending state constitutions.
• B)They are placed on a popular ballot when two-thirds of the state legislature vote for the proposed initiative.
• C)A citizen or group can place a proposed amendment on the ballot in the next election if enough signatures are acquired.
• D)If a proposed amendment gets majority support in the election vote,it is then voted on by the state legislature.
• E)If a proposed amendment gets majority support in the election vote,it must be approved by the governor to become a full amendment.

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