Many states have a process whereby voters can make direct decisions about laws or the state constitution by referendum. A referendum may be placed on the ballot during a by petition if enough voters request it by signing the petition.
This is typically called a referendum. It allows a group of people to propose a law that is voted on during the next election.
process in which citizens may propose laws and then submit them directly to the voters
Direct democracy.
Direct democracy
The initiative allowed reformers to bypass lawmakers by putting legislation directly before the voters
When selecting candidates by gathering a number of signatures from qualified voters, it is called a "petition" or "signature gathering." This process is often used in initiatives, referendums, or to qualify candidates for ballot access in various elections. It allows citizens to directly participate in the electoral process by demonstrating support for a candidate or measure.
No
The voters in a given district are called constituents. A constituency is the entire body of voters as a whole.
Missouri voters have the right to make a new law or add an amendment to the constitution by (who are what)
The initiative allowed reformers to bypass lawmakers by putting legislation directly before the voters
Voters directly elect members of the Senate and members of the House of Representatives
The initiative in the Missouri State Constitution allows citizens to propose new laws or amendments to existing laws and place them directly on the ballot for a public vote. This process empowers voters to bypass the legislature and bring attention to issues they believe require legislative action. It serves as a tool for direct democracy, ensuring that the voices and concerns of the electorate can be addressed in the law-making process.