Ballot Quiz, August 22 (2011)

This week, the quiz highlights developments relating to support and opposition for 2011 ballot measures. There is also a question regarding a highly publicized 2012 ballot measure, and a question about 2010 campaign finances in Massachusetts! Keep sharp! Next week will feature constitutional amendments on the ballot in 2011 and 2012.

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1

The Colorado tax increase measure for 2011 received an endorsement this past week from what previously silent organization?

	Colorado Association of School Executives
	Colorado Association of School Boards
	The Colorado Education Association
	Colorado Progressive Coalition

2

The political spotlight in Ohio has centered on Senate Bill 5 and the proposed referendum to repeal the law. If you were an opponent of Senate Bill 5, based on the proposed veto referendum's ballot language, how would you vote on the issue come November? (Read carefully)

	Yes (To repeal the law)
	No (To reject the law)

3

An initiative to the people in Washington would close state liquor stores and allow state licensing of private parties. Out of the four mentioned below, who is against this measure?

	Costco Wholesale Corp.
	United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 21
	Northwest Grocery Association
	Washington Restaurant Association

4

2012 BALLOT MEASURE PREVIEW QUESTION: In 2012, a Nevada measure will be on the ballot concerning a proposed sports arena in Las Vegas. This measure is supported by which organization?

	Caesars Entertainment Corp.
	Hotels by Hilton
	Farmers Insurance Exchange
	MGM Resorts International

5

HISTORICAL BALLOT MEASURE QUESTION: In 2010, what was the total number of contributions donated by supporters of Massachusetts statewide ballot measures?

	About $3,200,000
	About $5,800,000
	About $9,100,000
	About $20,600,000

6 BONUS!

Gold medal winning track and field star was removed from the New Jersey Senate ballot recently.

See also

• 2011 ballot measures
• Local ballot measure elections in 2011
• Quizzes by Ballotpedia