Ballot initiative

A proposed law or constitutional amendment that citizens place on the ballot by gathering enough voter signatures, so voters decide it directly. About half the states allow some form of it.

Plain meaning written by PSI Sci editors from the linked source. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, Initiative and referendum processes

Also written: initiative, initiatives, citizen initiative

Measures that use this word

H.J.Res. 191: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Congress and the States shall have certain authority to regulate and limit contributions and spending in campaigns for elections for public office, elections for public office, and ballot initiatives and referendums.

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