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Which of the following terms best describes when citizens place a policy proposal directly on the ballot for public consideration?

What is the difference between an initiative election and a referendum?

City councils and the city managers they appoint are one example of a system of patronage.

A deracialized campaign is one run by a majority candidate seeking to deemphasize race and racial issues in an election.

County commissions are “reformed” governments, as county commissioners perform both legislative and executive functions. 

Despite the end of most political machines, most local candidates today still tend to be recruited to run by parties.

The voter-approved sale of bonds to investors is one means cities have of raising revenue for public works.

Categorical grants provide local governments with more spending discretion compared to block grants.

Which of the following is not a reason citizens choose to seek local office?

The tendency of committed followers to rally to protect their favored candidate in the face of negative information is known as: