What Is the Mechanism of the Direct Initiative

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of the direct initiative?

• A)It allows petitioners to collect signatures to force the legislature to consider a measure proposed by citizens.
• B)It allows petitioners to collect signatures to hold a public vote to remove an elected official from office prior to when the official's term expires.
• C)It allows petitioners to have a public vote on a bill that the legislature has already approved.
• D)It allows petitioners to collect signatures to qualify a measure for a spot on the ballot.

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