Ballot initiatives are an example of direct democracy in the United States, in which citizens may propose legislative measures or amendments to state constitutions. Some initiatives propose the repeal of existing state laws. States vary in the number of signatures they require to place an initiative on the ballot. These initiatives (also called “pr [..]

also called a ballot measure, referendum or proposition. A ballot initiative is a proposed piece of legislation (a law) that people can vote on.

Ballot Initiative is a proposed piece of legislation that people can vote on. The process generally act as fourth branch of government. It serves as a major generator of state laws and is a way to mak [..]