Which of the Following Was a Problem with Reforms Such

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a problem with reforms such as the initiative, referendum, and recall?

• A) They often failed because special-interest groups could use large sums of money to influence the voting.
• B) More often than not, the courts struck them down.
• C) Only the poor and ethnic minorities supported them.
• D) Groups such as the National Civic Federation steadfastly refused to endorse them.

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Definitions:

Inarticulate

Lacking the ability to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.

Epiphyseal Plate

Site at which bone growth in length occurs; located between the epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone; area of hyaline cartilage where cartilage growth is followed by endochondral ossification; also called metaphysis or growth plate.

Synchondrosis

Synchondrosis is a type of joint where bones are joined by hyaline cartilage, allowing for growth or movement, as seen in the growth plates of children.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint at which two bones are bound by long collagen fibers, providing a flexible connection between them.