Discuss Some of the Criticisms of Financing Direct Democracy Measures

question 38

Essay

Discuss some of the criticisms of financing direct democracy measures.How has the U.S.Supreme Court ruled in terms of spending for ballot initiatives? Do you think it has affected the costs of campaigns?

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Military Aircrafts

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Interstate Highway

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