PSCI 3362 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Online Direct Democracy, American Legislative Exchange Council, Microsoft Onenote
15 Apr 2016
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Rural and aggregation interests felt they were being taken advantage by business. Wanted to take power away from individuals and political parties, political machines, give it to people. Petition requirements with required percentages of registered voters signing. Some people only vote for the popular things. The placement on the initiative on the ballot can change the turn out on that vote. There aren"t usually minimum vote counts on initiatives. Takes responsibility away from them having to make a decision. Had the intended effects of weakening political parties. However, turned political system over to minority of people who are highly interested. Revenue generating and spending is higher in initiative states. Higher chance of stating english as an of cial language. Model bills are created through organizations like that.
