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Referendums allow voters to approve initiatives proposed directly by citizens or amendments proposed by the legislature?
Yes, in California.
What forms of direct democracy do you have in California?
California has several forms of direct democracy, including ballot initiatives, referendums, and recalls. Ballot initiatives allow citizens to propose and vote on new laws or constitutional amendments. Referendums enable voters to approve or reject laws passed by the legislature. Additionally, the recall process allows voters to remove elected officials from office before their term ends through a special election.
Which branch has the power to approve appointments of Supreme Court justices?
the legislature
Does the California legislature have term limits?
Fifteen states now limit the number of terms that legislators serve, however Texas does not. And it is unlikely that Texas legislatures will approve limits for themselves.
Laws that are made by the people?
Laws that are made directly by the people are known as initiatives or referendums. Initiatives are proposed laws that are placed on the ballot for voters to approve or reject, while referendums are laws passed by the legislature that are then voted on by the public. Both allow citizens to have a direct impact on the laws that govern them.
If you were a member of a state legislature what would you need to do to get an amendment ratified?
Three-fourths of the states must ratify (approve) an amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution.
What do citizens vote on to reject or approve state or local laws?
Referendum is a right reserved to the people to approve or reject an act of the legislature, or the right of the people to approve or reject legislation that has been referred to them by the legislature.
Who is all involved in making a territory a state?
The legislature of the territory and Congress. The territorial legislature can pass a bill asked for statehood, and Congress has to approve the request.
How do the California initiate and referendum processes affect lawmaking in the state?
The California initiative and referendum processes empower citizens to directly influence lawmaking by allowing them to propose new laws or amendments (initiatives) and to approve or reject laws passed by the legislature (referendums). This direct democratic approach can lead to more responsive governance by enabling voters to address pressing issues that may not be prioritized by elected officials. However, it can also result in challenges, such as the potential for poorly designed measures to disrupt effective governance or the influence of special interest groups in shaping ballot initiatives. Overall, these processes enhance civic engagement but can complicate the legislative landscape.
How can the constitution be added to or altered?
By amandments.Propose an Amendment:i. 2/3 of both houses of Congress vote to propose an amendment.ii. 2/3 of state legislature ask congress to call a national convention to propose amendmentsRatify an Amendment:i. ¾ of state legislature must approve new amendmentii. ¾ of states must approve it
What BEST describes referendum voting?
Its a bill this is passed by the legislature that can be referred to the people to be either approved or rejected. A+Ls
Who political reform gave people power to approve or reject laws passed by a legislature?
referendum
