In 2016, a set of interest groups got enough signatures to place Proposition 64—which would legalize marijuana—on the ballot. A majority of voters chose “yes” on Prop 64, and marijuana is now legal in California. This process is an example of a

a. ballot initiative. 
b. recall vote. 
c. popular referendum. 
d. legislative referendum.


a. ballot initiative. 

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A. giving more money to poorer communities to equalize education spending B. distributing money based on the communities' level of interest on education C. giving money equally to poor and rich communities to be consistent D. distributing money to various communities based on their future prospects E. giving less money to the minorities and more money to the majorities

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Which of the following decisions is considered binding?

a. the minority opinion b. the majority opinion c. the concurring opinion d. the dissenting opinion

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Which of the following organized the Federalist Party?

A) George Washington B) Thomas Jefferson C) Andrew Jackson D) Alexander Hamilton E) William E. Wilson

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