If the Federal Government Allowed Issues, Including Controversial Ones Such

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the federal government allowed issues, including controversial ones such as gun control measures, to be decided by the public in national referendums, inconsistencies between public opinion and public policy could well be reduced.What does the congressional lawmaking process allow, however, that legislating through direct democracy would not?

• A) Media coverage
• B) More consistent popularity of state and federal budgeting decisions
• C) Encouragement of citizen participation
• D) Reflection and compromise

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Aniline

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Organic Product

A compound derived from living organisms or synthetic processes designed to mimic naturally occurring compounds, often involved in various chemical reactions.

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