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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Progressive Movement

Question 1 • MO-US History II A

Which scenario best describes an initiative?

Answer
A
A businesswoman plans to vote to reject a new law that will increase corporate taxes in Arizona.
B
A musician plans to vote to approve a new law that will provide health insurance for writers and artists.
C
A teacher proposes a change to the speed limit laws to create low-speed zones on streets near schools.
D
A store owner plans to vote to remove the mayor of his town from office in the wake of a corruption scandal.

Explanation

An initiative is a process that allows citizens to propose a new law or change to existing laws, often by gathering support and placing the proposal before voters. The teacher in C proposes changing speed-limit laws near schools, which is an initiative. A, B, and D describe voting on a law or recalling an elected official, not proposing a law.

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