What is the first step citizens must take when they want to create a new law using the initiative process?

Vote on the law in an election.

Ask the governor to approve the idea.

Gather voters' signatures on a petition.

Write an article for the state constitution.

In California, what does it mean for citizens to have "direct power"?

The power to vote for president every four years.

The ability for citizens to create laws and remove officials themselves.

The rule that only government leaders can make decisions.

The right to visit the state capitol building in Sacramento.

To choose the next governor of the state.

To allow citizens to propose and vote on a new law.

To remove a judge from the state's Supreme Court.

To create the state's plan for spending money.

They can write a new bill for the legislature to vote on.

They can start a recall election to try and remove the governor from office.

They can ask the federal government to step in and help.

They must wait until the governor's term is over to vote for someone new.