Exam 3: Direct Democracy

In what ways does the initiative process in California advantage resource-rich,"special interests" and disadvantage average citizens?

In the United States,most of the states that allow citizen initiatives are in the West or Midwest.

Compared to statewide ballot measures,local ballot measures ______.

The legislature may place initiatives,constitutional amendments,or bonds on ______.

What is a "valid" signature on a ballot measure petition?

All U.S.states allow their citizens to recall elected officials who commit crimes.

Describe two types of initiatives that may qualify for the state ballot.

What are some of the perceived problems with today's initiative process? What remedies have been suggested to address them?

Local ballot measures generally have a high rate of passage--much higher than statewide ballot measures.

Does California law require at least one state judge to review initiatives before proponents can gather signatures?

Which of the following government officials (or offices)are directly involved qualifying initiatives?

Describe the three types of direct democracy in California.

What is the most appropriate way to characterize California's political system?

Historically,Californians have rejected far more initiatives than they have approved.

Citizens in California may propose laws via the initiative process at what level of government?

For a signature on a ballot measure petition to be valid,the person must be a registered voter in the county where he or she signs the petition.

Californians use the initiative process more often than residents in other states that have an initiative process.

The legislature can refer measures to the ballot for the people to approve or disapprove.

The legislature can refer constitutional amendments,bond measures,and laws for the people to approve or disapprove at election time.These measures are known as ______.

Does direct democracy work as the Progressives intended it? Why or why not?