Lesson 2.5 Direct Democracy in Michigan Wednesday, October 23

When must measures proposed via popular petition be submitted to voters in Michigan?

• At the next general election

• At the next special election

• Immediately after approval

• Within 30 days of proposal

What happens to a statutory initiative rejected by the legislature in Michigan?

• It is discarded

• It is submitted at the next general election

• It is automatically approved

• It is sent to the governor for approval

What is required for a legislatively referred amendment to be submitted to voters in Michigan?

• Approval by a simple majority

• Approval by a 2/3 supermajority

• Approval by the governor

• Approval by the public

Who prepares the statement of purpose for a Michigan state ballot measure?

• The Governor

• The Director of Elections

• The Secretary of State

• The State Legislature

What must the statement of purpose for a Michigan ballot measure be?

• Biased

• Impartial

• Persuasive

• Lengthy

Who is responsible for furnishing copies of the full text of each proposed measure in Michigan?

• The Governor

• The Secretary of State

• The Director of Elections

• The State Legislature

What must the statement of purpose avoid in its language?

• Clarity

• Prejudice

• Simplicity

• Complexity

What must the Secretary of State do once a petition is certified as sufficient by the Board?

• Send copies to the governor

• Post it on social media

• Send copies to newspapers

• Archive it

What additional requirement applies only to initiatives?

• Must be signed by the governor

• Must include a financial statement

• Must make the most recent petition language available online

• Must be approved by the legislature

Does Michigan require a state voter information pamphlet for ballot measures?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Only for federal elections

• Only for local elections