Question

an informal group advocating for a $15 minimum wage collects 590,000 signatures from registered voters in their state. in the next election, this initiative appears on the ballot for voters to decide whether it becomes a state constitutional amendment. this is an example of which of the following models of democracy? choose 1 answer: a elite democracy b representative democracy c participatory democracy d pluralist democracy

Explanation:

• Elite democracy focuses on power held by a small elite group, which does not match the scenario of direct voter action.
• Representative democracy involves citizens electing officials to make decisions on their behalf, not direct ballot initiatives by voters.
• Participatory democracy emphasizes direct citizen involvement in policy-making, which aligns with voters collecting signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot for direct voter decision.
• Pluralist democracy centers on competing interest groups influencing policy, not direct voter-led ballot initiatives.

Answer:

C. Participatory democracy