In 24 States, by Collecting Enough Signatures in a Petition

question 9

Multiple Choice

In 24 states, by collecting enough signatures in a petition drive, citizens can vote whether to repeal laws that their legislators have already passed. This is known as a(n)

• A) popular referendum.
• B) recall.
• C) legislative referral.
• D) initiative.
• E) legislative referendum.

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