Supporters of Direct Democracy Suggest That When Voters Are Allowed

question 23

Multiple Choice

Supporters of direct democracy suggest that when voters are allowed to make direct choices on policies at the ballot,they

• A)can adopt laws that their state legislatures refuse to enact.
• B)often replicate the ones made by their elected officials.
• C)usually adopt the same laws their state legislature would adopt.
• D)tend to reinforce the status quo.

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Definitions:

Considered

Thought about or decided upon with care.

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