Read this passage:
a state legislature is divided over a proposal to decrease
state funding to public schools. supporters of the plan
argue that it will save the state money and give local
governments more control over their own schools.
opponents claim that it will harm children and reduce the
quality of education throughout the state. however, both
sides agree that voters in the state should decide whether
they approve of the bill before it becomes law.
which state government political procedure would be most effective at
resolving the public policy issue described in the passage?
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a. police power
ob. recall
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c. referendum
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d. initiative