ballot measures
Public policy questions
Ballot measures are proposed laws or constitutional amendments put directly to voters rather than decided by legislators.
They appear on ballots during elections, allowing citizens to vote yes or no on specific issues: Several ballot measures addressed tax policy this election.
Also called propositions or referendums depending on the jurisdiction.
- referendumDirect vote on legislation
- citizen initiativeVoter-driven lawmaking mechanism
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- voter turnoutShare of eligible citizens voting
- get out the voteEffort to boost turnout
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Laws passed by legislature
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Organized efforts seeking office
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