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How can voters pass laws that legislatures won't consider?
In some states, this can be done with a public referendum, also sometimes called a ballot initiative, plebiscite or ballot question.
Why did California's Proposition 8 pass?
It passed because a majority of the voters in California voted in favor of it (52.24%). A minority of 47.76% voted against it.
What procedure which is available in many states does the passage describe?
if the passage is "I just can't believe the governor..." the answer is 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 is the name for a ballot that asks voters if they want to pass a special law?
A referendum is a ballot question that asks voters if they want to pass a special law.
How would a California constitutional amendment be repealed?
u go talk to the peopleIt is as easy as putting an initiative constitutional amendment on any ballot and having the voters pass it. Also the legislature can amend it. California's constitution has had thousands of amendments.
What is the name for a ballot question that's asks voters if they want to pass a special law?
A referendum is a ballot question that asks voters if they want to pass a special law.
What is the relationship between voters congress and the law?
Voters play a critical role in electing members of Congress, who in turn have the power to create and pass laws. Voters have the ability to influence the composition of Congress through elections and can hold their elected representatives accountable for the laws they pass. Ultimately, voters have an indirect relationship with the law by participating in the electoral process and selecting representatives who shape legislation.
What is the process for a referendum?
Ballot initiative and referendum processes are one way ordinary citizens can be politically influential. They involve gathering of signatures by petition to enable the electorate at large to vote on issues, instead of relying on lawmakers to pass laws.
What is the term for a ballot question that asks voters if they want to pass a special law directly?
A referendum is a ballot question that asks voters if they want to pass a special law.
Why did California's Proposition 8 not pass?
It did pass.
How many votes are needed to pass a bill the second time through the houses of Congress?
2/3 of the voters need to vote to pass it.
