Question

The year ___ marked the 100th anniversary of the creation of california's initiative process, a system designed to put lawmaking power in the hands of the people.
a. 2009
b. 1990
c. 2011
d. 1980

Answer 1

C. 2011

In 1911, California ratified the Ballot Initiative Process which provides citizens a specific multi-step procedure to propose laws for election without the support of any legislature or the Governor. Cali was the 10th state to adopt a policy allowing citizens lawmaking power.