Which of the following is TRUE about constitutional initiative petitions?
A)They tend to be used for controversial issues
B)They are approved at higher rates than are amendments proposed by state legislatures
C)They are not currently permitted in any U.S.states
D)They typically do not bring about any organized opposition
E)They have consistently been ruled as being unconstitutional by the U.S.Supreme Court

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Constitutional initiative petitions are typically used for controversial issues, such as same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization.

Answer: B 
 Constitutional initiative petitions have a higher approval rate than amendments proposed by state legislatures, as they are seen as direct expressions of popular will.

Answer: D 
 While constitutional initiative petitions are often controversial, they typically do not bring about organized opposition.

Answer: E 
 None of the options provided suggest that constitutional initiative petitions have consistently been ruled as unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. Therefore, this option is false.

The answer choices do not include C as a valid answer, as constitutional initiative petitions are currently permitted in certain U.S. states.

Which of the Following Is TRUE About Constitutional Initiative Petitions