The people of a state gather enough signatures to have an issue placed on the ballot for a vote. The issue then goes before the people for a vote. This is an example of what type of popular legitimation?

A. referendum
B. initiative
C. negotiated ballot
D. deliberative democracy


B. initiative

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a. 5 b. 100 c. 800 d. 250

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A. dental service B. nursery homecare C. eye glasses D. cosmetic surgery

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