Which statement about ballot initiatives is accurate?

• A. They require legislative approval before going to voters.
• B. They are binding once approved by voters.
• C. They involve candidates running for office.
• D. They allow citizens to directly propose and vote on laws or amendments.

Answer: (D)

Ballot initiatives are a form of direct democracy where citizens can propose laws or constitutional amendments and have voters decide on them directly. A citizen-led initiative usually requires gathering signatures to place the measure on the ballot, and if a majority of voters approves, the measure becomes law or amends the constitution. This captures the idea of the people directly proposing and voting on legislation, without needing the legislature to approve first. The other statements don’t fit because ballot initiatives are not about candidates running for office, and they don’t inherently require legislative approval just to reach the ballot (and they can be binding once approved, rather than being about candidates).