Question 59 Comparing San Francisco to Los Angeles and San Diego, which had the highest % voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 O Los Angeles San Francisco O They had equal percentages in favor of Clinton O San Diego Question 60 California can pass a law - or even a state Constitutional amendment - without involving the Governor or the State legislature. O True O False

Question 59 Comparing San Francisco to Los Angeles and San Diego, which had the highest % voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 O Los Angeles San Francisco O They had equal percentages in favor of Clinton O San Diego Question 60 California can pass a law - or even a state Constitutional amendment - without involving the Governor or the State legislature. O True O False

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter18: Public Economy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15CTQ: What are some possible ways to encourage voter participation and overcome rational ignorance?

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