Question

which scenario best describes an initiative?
○ a businesswoman plans to vote to reject a new law that will increase corporate taxes in arizona
○ a musician plans to vote to approve a new law that will provide health insurance for writers and artists.
○ a teacher proposes a change to the speed limit laws to create low - speed zones on streets near schools
○ a store owner plans to vote to remove the mayor of his town from office in the wake of a corruption scandal

Explanation:

An initiative in the context of politics (a subfield of Social Science) is a process where citizens propose a new law or a change to an existing law. Let's analyze each option:

• The first option is a businesswoman voting to reject a law (this is a referendum - voting on a proposed law, not proposing a law).
• The second option is a musician voting to approve a law (also a referendum, not proposing).
• The third option: A teacher proposes a change to speed limit laws to create low - speed zones near schools. This fits the definition of an initiative as the teacher is proposing a new law or a change to an existing law.
• The fourth option is a store owner planning to vote to remove the mayor (this is a recall election, not an initiative).

Answer:

C. A teacher proposes a change to the speed limit laws to create low - speed zones on streets near schools