NOTE TO STUDENTS: Read the “Background” below before answering the questions.

1. Define ballot measure.

2. a) Name the two types of citizen ballot measures.
b) What is the difference between the two?

3. What is a legislative measure? Be specific.

4. In how many states can citizens petition to add initiatives and/or referendums to the ballot?

5. a) Give the total number of ballot measures which will be voted on across the country in the 2018 election.
b) How many states will have ballot measures on their ballots?

6. a) List at least 3 of the key ballot measure TOPICS for this election (see ballotpedia).  Use a word or phrase to describe each topic.
b) Which issue will be on the ballot in the most states in this year’s election?
c) Which one of the ballot measures described in this article do you think would be the most beneficial to the state if passed? Explain your answer.

7. a) Does your state practice direct democracy through the citizen ballot measure process? (if not, choose a neighboring state to answer the following):
b) What initiatives or referendums are on your state’s ballot in the upcoming election?
c) How would you cast your vote on any of the measures? (Choose one) Explain your answer.
d) Are there any legislative measures on your state’s ballot this year? If so, how would you cast your vote? Explain your answer.