Ballot Quiz, September 5 (2011)

Veto referendums seem to be a hot topic leading into 2012. This week's quiz is all about past, present and future referendums. Any suggestions about what the ballot quiz can improve on? If so, send a message to editor@ballotpedia.org. Good luck!

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1

Only one veto referendum is certified for the 2011 ballot. What state is this veto referendum found in?

	Texas
	Colorado
	Maine
	Ohio

2

Five veto referendums are on the 2012 ballot in three states. Which of the following combinations of states and veto referendums are correct?

	Idaho, 2; Maryland, 1; South Dakota, 2
	Idaho, 3; Maryland, 1; South Dakota, 1
	Idaho, 1; Maryland, 2; South Dakota, 2
	Idaho, 1; Maryland, 1; South Dakota, 3

3

As of right now, ____ veto referendums have been proposed in ____ states. Among those states, ____ is the state with most of those veto referendums with ____ listed on Ballotpedia.

	13, 9, Utah, 4
	7, 5, Maryland, 3
	14, 7, California, 6
	28, 14, Montana, 12

4

HISTORICAL BALLOT MEASURES: In 1998, six veto referendums were on the ballot. How many passed? How many failed?

	6,1
	1,6
	3,3
	4,2

5

VETO REFERENDUM LAW: Two states only allow for veto referendums by citizens and not any other type of initiative. Maryland is one. Which one is the other?

	Ohio
	New Mexico
	Washington
	Oklahoma

6 BONUS!

In Europe, a veto referendum is most commonly called a/an referendum.

See also

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