Direct democracy enabled Californians to ______.
A. participate in nominating candidates for office by voting in party primary elections
B. propose laws and vote on them
C. put party bosses in prison
D. guarantee the public employment of qualified individuals rather than party loyalists
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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