What is the term for a procedure by which voters can propose a law or constitutional amendment?

• A. Veto
• B. Referendum
• C. Recall
• D. Initiative

Answer: (D)

Direct democracy through the initiative lets citizens propose new laws or constitutional amendments by gathering enough signatures to put the proposal on the ballot. If the proposal earns enough support, it goes to voters to decide—and if it passes, it becomes law or alters the constitution.

Veto is when an executive rejects legislation. Recall is the process to remove an elected official before their term ends. Referendum is voting on a law or amendment after it has been proposed or passed by the legislature, not the act of proposing it in the first place.