State and Local Participation

What is the term for process that allows voters to remove an elected official before the regularly scheduled election at the end of their term?

• Initiative

• Referedum

• Recall

• Statutes

What is the term given when citizens are able to collect signatures to have a bill be proposed on the ballot?

• Initiative

• Referedum

• Recall

• Statutes

What is the term for a procedure for submitting to popular vote measures passed by the legislature or proposed amendments to the state constitution?

• Initiative

• Referedum

• Recall

• Statutes

Which of the following have to be started with a Citizen based petitions (signatures)?

(select all that apply)

• Initiatives

• Recall

• Referendum

• Presidential Elections

• Town Hall Meetings

What is the highest court in the State of Idaho?

• Idaho Supreme Court

• District Courts

• Court of Appeals

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following have to receive majority of the votes to be passed?

(select all that apply)

• Initiatives

• Recall

• Referendum

• Presidential Polls

• Town Hall Meetings

If a Recall has enough signatures, does it immediately pass?

• Yes

• No

• Yes, if the signatures gather equal over half the voting populations

• No, it must be approved by the state legislature.

Can you gather signatures from anyone and count towards a petition?

• No

• Yes, as long as you have permission from the person whose signature you are collecting.

• Yes, as long as the signatures are from people who are registered to vote.

The ability to remove corrupt government officials from office

• Referendum

• Initiative

• Recall

• Primary

A way for people to vote directly on a proposed new law/veto from the Legislature

• Recall

• Referendum

• Initiative

• Primary