The use of initiative and referendum illustrates which of the following theories of governance?

(A) Separation of powers
(B) Representative democracy
(C) Direct democracy
(D) Virtual democracy
(E) Abusive democracy


Answer: (C) Direct democracy

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Caucus participants of both parties

A) are unrepresentative of the general population. B) tend to be less ideological than the general population. C) tend to have less education than the general population. D) largely come from low-income groups. E) None of the above

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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