California voters are unhappy with the job performance of their current governor. Concerned citizens start a movement to recall the governor, and they successfully force a new gubernatorial election. Virginia voters are inspired by the movement in California, but Virginia does not allow recalls. Instead, Virginia residents start a mass protest movement against the governor.
Answer
A
California’s laws include some elements of direct democracy, whereas Virginia’s do not.
B
California is a newer state than Virginia, so it has more democratic methods in its constitution.
C
California has a history of removing unpopular governors, whereas Virginians have never done so.
D
California’s population is much greater than Virginia’s, so popular action in California is more powerful.