Proponents of direct democracy believe reforms such as initiative and referendum devices ________
A. create unwise and unsound policies
B. enhance government responsiveness and accountability
C. grant protections for individual liberties and the rights of minorities
D. allow for alternative policies or modifications to the ballot proposals
ANSWER: B
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