In 2008, Californians gathered signatures and placed Proposition 8 on the ballot, providing for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. This is an example of a(n)

a. elector.
b. initiative.
c. legislative referendum.
d. popular referendum.
e. recall.


ANS: B

Political Science

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. the implementation of public policy. B. how policy options are to be determined. C. the political socialization of the public. D. the political recruitment of the public.

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What will be an ideal response?

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