What is a referendum? Why might a legislator want to call for a referendum?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define a referendum as an election wherein the state legislature proposes legislation and constitutional amendments directly to the voters for their approval.
2. Explain how a legislator might use the referendum process to put the responsibility on the voters for enacting controversial issues such as tax increases.
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The primary religious divide in contemporary America is between
a. those who feel religion provides guidance for political action and those who do not. b. Christians and non-Christians. c. Catholics and Protestants. d. those who identify with a religion and those who do not. e. those who feel that we should adopt a national religion and those who do not.
The Andean Common Market, which invites membership from countries in and around the Andes mountains and focuses primarily on one issue (trade) is an example of what type of international organization?
A) Global, multiple issue B) Global, single issue C) Planetary, multiple issue D) Regional, multiple issue E) Regional, single issue