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8_murik_8 [283]
3 years ago
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Which of the following describes an initiative?

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2 answers:
olga2289 [7]3 years ago
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C). The ability of citizens to vote for Senators directly.
Degger [83]3 years ago
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The answer is B.the ability of citizens to bring a bill before lawmakers

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