Define a referendum and an initiative. Be sure to note whether a referendum or an initiative is the more extreme means of involving the public in policymaking.
What will be an ideal response?
A referendum is “a vote of the people on an issue put to them by the legislature or some other authoritative body.” An initiative “permits voters not only to pass on an issue put to them by government but also to place an issue on the ballot themselves.” The initiative is the more extreme means of involving the public in policymaking.
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a. The resources being poured into the Vietnam War made it necessary for both the United States and the Soviet Union to reduce their nuclear stockpiles, so no talks were necessary. b. Reconnaissance satellites made it possible for nations to monitor the weapons possessed by other nations, which made cheating on agreements more difficult. c. The SALT talks between Henry Kissinger and the Soviet Union fell through when Kissinger was unable to reach any kind of agreement with the Soviets. d. Both the United States and the Soviets had sufficient weaponry to ensure second-strike capability, which meant deterrence was successful and talks were unnecessary.
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A) Representation B) The tax system C) Private sector employment D) Economic growth E) Home rule for municipalitie