PS 2130 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Guide: Civil Service Reform Act Of 1978, Jacksonian Democracy, Direct Democracy

• School: App State
• Department: Political Science
• Course: PS 2130
• Professor: Robert Eskridge

Document Summary

Direct initiative: a measure proposed by a citizen or group. If the proposal qualifies with sufficient signatures, it is voted on directly by the public, and becomes a law if approved. Indirect initiative: a measure proposed by a citizen or a group. If the proposal qualifies, it is directed to the state legislature. The legislature can vote to approve the measure as written, refer it to the voters for approval, or refer an alternate proposal along with the initiative proposal. Legislative referendum: legislation approved by the legislature, but referred to the voters for final approval. Some legislation, like constitutional amendments or bond issues, must be referred to voters for final approval. Popular referendum: legislation approved by the legislature that is put to a popular vote as a result of a successful petition for a referendum. It allows voters to have the final decision on legislation written by elected officials.