Direct democracy may grant all of the following powers to citizens EXCEPT
a. raise or cut taxes.
b. electing candidates to office.
c. vetoing laws.
d. removing an elected official from office.
b
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Which of the following best describes police power?
A. It is the authority to tax citizens. B. It is reserved for the federal government to fight terrorism. C. It is the states' rights to make laws that are prohibited by the U.S. Constitution in order to regulate commerce within their borders. D. It is the power of local police to stop drivers suspected of being illegal immigrants. E. It is the authority to legislate for the protection of the health, welfare, safety, and morals of the people that is delegated to the states.
Which of the following reforms was passed in Texas and will be in place in the 2020 elections?
A. Judges are to be elected in nonpartisan races. B. Judges are to be appointed by the governor and approved by a two-thirds vote of the senate. C. Judges will be appointed by the appropriate legislative bodies. D. Straight-ticket voting was eliminated so voters will be forced to choose candidates over party affiliations.