When citizens are allowed to put questions of public policy on a ballot for voters to decide, this is called a(n):

A. Initiative
B. Referendum
C. Nonbinding resolution
D. Ballot question


Answer: A. Initiative

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A) the invisible primary. D) preliminary elections. B) the preliminary primary. E) None of the above C) the invisible caucus.

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Grassroots lobbying is often very effective in bringing specific issue positions to a legislator's attention because ________

A.legislators pay attention to their constituents B.they compose letters that are very compelling C.legislators ignore the opinions of their constituents D.people are not allowed to make direct contact with their legislators

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Why do congressional incumbents have such a high rate of reelection?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following provides the greatest source of revenue for the federal government?

A. income taxes B. Medicaid taxes C. regressive taxes D. Social Security taxes

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