Direct Democracy at State Level (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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At what level does direct democracy exist in the USA?
At what level does direct democracy exist in the USA?
State level only
What are the three main forms of direct democracy at state level?
What are the three main forms of direct democracy at state level?
Ballot initiatives, recalls, referendums
Who initiates the process in a ballot initiative?
Who initiates the process in a ballot initiative?
Citizens propose laws
What happened to Governor Gray Davis in California in 2003?
What happened to Governor Gray Davis in California in 2003?
Successfully removed via recall
How many ballot measures did California have in 2020?
How many ballot measures did California have in 2020?
13 measures
How much was spent on direct democracy campaigns in 2020 across the USA?
How much was spent on direct democracy campaigns in 2020 across the USA?
Approximately $1.2 billion
Who initiates a referendum, unlike a ballot initiative?
Who initiates a referendum, unlike a ballot initiative?
Legislature, not citizens
Who drives most ballot measures in practice?
Who drives most ballot measures in practice?
Interest groups
Which argument supports direct democracy regarding accountability?
Which argument supports direct democracy regarding accountability?
Holds officials accountable between elections
What is the 'tyranny of majority' criticism of direct democracy?
What is the 'tyranny of majority' criticism of direct democracy?
Voters pass laws harming minorities