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When will Arkansas allow medical marijuana use?
Recent polls have show that it is favored by 60% of the people in Arkansas. It is the most popular in that poll so you should see something on the ballot in 2012.
Is it true or false that Nearly all states allow those who will be absent on business on election day to vote using an absentee ballot?
True. Most states allow a person who knows in advance he will be out of town to mail in his ballot. Some states will let you vote early if you expect to be out of town.
How did voting change over the years?
The mechanics of voting for the election of people to elected office has changed in several ways in the USA. In the early days of elections in the USA, paper ballots (secret to protect voters) was done with paper ballots placed in a ballot box. The system has evolved in most US States with ballot machines of various kinds to allow the voter to enter a small cubicle of sorts with a drawn curtain for voters to electronically register their voting choices. In 1923, woman for the first time were allowed to vote.
How do you get a proposition on the ballot nationally?
There is no way to have a ballot proposition for the entire United States. Some states, such as California, permit "initiative and referendum" which allow citizens to write their own ballot propositions, but not all states do. The government of the Unites States is a "representative republic", not a democracy. Citizens do not vote directly on the issues; citizens elect representatives to act in our names. The Federal government has no provision to allow citizens to vote directly on government policies.
Are there absentee ballot voting in caucuses?
Yes, there are. Some examples are Maine and Iowa, they both allow for absentee ballots.
You can vote outside of your party in a primary if your party is not represented on the ballot?
No. If it isn't on the ballot you can't vote for it. One reason I am registered with a party because California doesn't allow a third party vote on a ballot.
Was a law passed by the legislature or was it ballot measure to begin all ballot measures in this state?
In many states, ballot measures can originate either from the legislature or through citizen initiatives. If a law was passed by the legislature to allow for ballot measures, it would typically establish the framework for how those measures can be proposed and voted on. However, in some cases, the process for ballot measures may be initiated directly by citizens through petitions. To determine the specific method used in a particular state, one would need to consult that state's legislative history or electoral laws.
How many people has Dr Philip Nitschke killed with euthanasia?
Dr. Nitschke is an Australian who has been a leader in the movement to allow doctor assisted suicide: death with dignity. See related link for more information. Statistics are unavailable.Dr. Nitschke is an Australian who has been a leader in the movement to allow doctor assisted suicide: death with dignity. See related link for more information. Statistics are unavailable.Dr. Nitschke is an Australian who has been a leader in the movement to allow doctor assisted suicide: death with dignity. See related link for more information. Statistics are unavailable.Dr. Nitschke is an Australian who has been a leader in the movement to allow doctor assisted suicide: death with dignity. See related link for more information. Statistics are unavailable.
What is California ballot proposition 50?
Proposition 50 would allow either house of the state legislature to suspend members — with or without pay — by a two-thirds vote.
Is weed legal in California as they say in the movie Superhigh me?
No, not at this point in time. However, there is a ballot proposal which will be voted on in the November, 2010 elections, by the voters in California a prescription from a Doctor. You CAN buy medical marijuana NOW with a doctors prescription. The ballot proposal would allow persons to buy marijuana without a prescription.
How can citizens get proposals for new laws on the general election ballot?
Citizens can get proposals for new laws on the general election ballot by initiating a petition drive, which typically involves gathering a specific number of signatures from registered voters within a designated timeframe. The required number of signatures and the length of time to collect them can vary by state. Once the signatures are verified, the proposal is submitted to the appropriate election authority for inclusion on the ballot. Additionally, some states allow legislative referrals where the state legislature can place proposed laws directly on the ballot for voter approval.
To what extent was Australia shaped by its relationship with the US?
Australia is not shaped by the USA. There are some things the Australian government tries to follow from the USA, but mostly the Australian people do not allow this. Australia has its own culture, its own agriculture, its own industry, and its own minerals. Contrary to what most outsiders think, we even have electricity.
