ballot question
Issue needing votes
A ballot question is an issue put before voters for direct decision, appearing on the ballot alongside candidate races.
These may propose new laws, constitutional amendments, tax measures, or bond issues: The ballot question on marijuana legalization passed by a wide margin.
Also called a ballot measure or proposition.
- referendumDirect vote on legislation
- measureUnit of quantity
- propositionStatement expressing a judgment
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- amendmentChange to official text
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- ballots
- referendumsreferendum, proposition, public vote, popular vote, initiative
ballot questionexecutive order
Binding directive from leadership
judicial ruling · court decision · parliamentary vote · decree · fiat
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