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:

Ordinarily Prudent Person

A legal standard used to represent how the average person would responsibly act in a particular situation.

Professional Conduct

The standards of behavior and ethical practices expected of individuals in a professional context.

Fraud

Fraud is a deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.

Standard of Care

The degree of attention, caution, and prudence that a reasonable person in a particular situation would reasonably be expected to exercise.