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Is the process allowing citizens to place a proposed law directly on the ballot by means of petition.?
initiative
What is Referendum voting?
Citizens voting directly on a proposed law
What is referendums when voting?
Citizens voting directly on a proposed law
What is the difference between constitutional referendum and statutory referendum by citizens petition?
A constitutional referendum involves a direct vote by the electorate to approve or reject changes to a constitution, often requiring a higher threshold for passage due to its fundamental nature. In contrast, a statutory referendum by citizen's petition pertains to laws proposed or amended by citizens through a petition process, allowing voters to directly influence legislation. While both involve public voting, the former alters constitutional provisions, and the latter addresses statutory laws.
Referendums allow voters to approve initiatives proposed directly by citizens or amendments proposed by the legislature?
Yes, in California.
How do citizens get a proposed law or amendment to the state constitution put on the ballot at an election?
They should petition their representative to sponsor the amendment proposal.
What is a proposed law that originates when citizens submit petitions for consideration either to the legislature or directly to the voters in a referendum?
Initiative
Initiative referendum and recall?
Initiative - procedure whereby a certain number of voters may, by petition, propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters. Referendum - Procedure for submitting to popular vote measures passed by the legislature or proposed amendments to a state constitution. Recall - Procedure for submitting to popular vote the removal of officials from office before the end of their term.
When citizens can directly vote on a proposed amendment this is called what?
When citizens can directly vote on a proposed amendment, this is called a referendum. In a referendum, the electorate is presented with a specific proposal, often regarding constitutional changes or significant policy decisions, and they have the opportunity to approve or reject it through their votes. This process allows for direct public participation in the democratic decision-making process.
A proposed law arising from a citizen petition is called?
initiative
Can citizens pass laws.... how many signatures are needed?
Citizens cannot pass laws merely by collecting signatures in any state I am aware of. There is a process in many states where citizens can petition to have a proposed law added to the ballot in the next election. Usually, this requires some percentage of voters to sign the petition - in a large state, this can be hundreds of thousands of voters. There are also usually procedural requirements, such as that the petition must be registered with a certain department, and the wording on the petition must be approved in advance. There may also be format requirements, and after the signatures are collected, the petition must be certified. When a petition does get through this process, it then goes on the ballot in the next election, and must receive a majority of "yes" votes in order to become a law.
What is The method of referring potential laws directly to the people called a?
The method of referring potential laws directly to the people is called a referendum. In this process, the citizens are given the opportunity to vote on a proposed law or policy.
