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A ballot initiative takes a propose law directly to the voters for approval, rather than let it be argued in a legislative body. Before the propose law can be placed on the ballot, a petition to do so must be signed by a minimum number of registered voters.
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Which is not a process of direct democracy initiative impeachment recall referendum?
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What are the three processes of direct democracy in the Nevada constitution?
The Nevada Constitution established three processes of direct democracy; initiative, referendum, and recall.
What is a vote on an initiative?
A set number of registered voters sign a petition to put a initiative on the ballot. It then goes to the state election office and they validate the voter petitions. If it passes the correct number of signed registered voters it goes to be written properly for the ballot and written for the ballot. The economic affect of the initiative is also studied and placed with the initiative in the ballot.
What type of special election allows citizens to have a direct vote on an issue?
This is called a voter "referendum." In some states in the US (but not all), a referendum can be called by voter initiative, i.e., by voters signing petitions to place a matter on the ballot. In some states, the legislature can place matters on the ballot if they want the people to decide the issue directly.
Bill that originates from the people rather than legislators is known as?
A bill that originates from the people rather than legislators is known as an initiative. This is a form of direct democracy. It is also known as popular or citizens initiative.
What example of direct democracy?
There are no countries that currently function on direct democracy for all issues. However, the idea of direct democracy is used in local refferenda (in places as diverse as California and Switzerland).
The election of Arnold Schwarzenegger is an example of?
direct democracy
The Mayflower Compact is an example of which concept?
direct democracy
What did the progressives do to regain power to the people?
They advocated/earned: referendum, recall, initiative, direct primaries, direct election of senators (17th Amendment), and the Australian ballot. I suppose you could also add women's suffrage if you wanted to.
What is it called when citizens vote directly on all issues?
It is called a referendum. Niceguymike42
What Sovereignty is exercised by an assembly of all of the citizens?
Sovereignty being exercised by an assembly of all of the citizens is an example of direct democracy. It could also be referred to as pure democracy.
How did direct democracy work in ancient Athens?
Yes, ancient Athens was an example of a direct democracy. Citizens voted on all issues of public policy.
