California citizens successfully launched and passed an initiative that reduced property taxes by 57 percent. This is an example of which of the following?

a. direct democracy
b. federalism
c. indirect democracy
d. a public referendum
e. representative democracy


a

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A) scientifically valid because confounding variables are controlled. B) not scientifically valid although all confounding variables are controlled. C) not scientifically valid because confounding variables are not controlled. D) scientifically valid because all extraneous variables are controlled.

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Which of the following was the consequence of the Civil War of 1642?

A. Oliver Cromwell declared the end of monarchy. B. Charles I was reinstated as the lawful king. C. The Magna Carta was signed. D. The monarchy was consolidated by Great Council of nobles. E. Oliver Cromwell became the new king of England.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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