Direct Democracy at State Level (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Direct democracy
Direct democracy
Citizens vote directly on laws, not via representatives
Level of direct democracy in USA
Level of direct democracy in USA
State level only (no federal provision)
Three forms of direct democracy
Three forms of direct democracy
Ballot initiatives, recall elections, referendums
Ballot initiatives
Ballot initiatives
Citizens propose laws; enough signatures → ballot placement
Recall elections
Recall elections
Force official to face re-election before term expires
Who initiates referendums
Who initiates referendums
Legislature (not citizens), submits to voters for approval
California ballot measures (2020)
California ballot measures (2020)
13 (most prominent state for direct democracy)
USA direct democracy measures (2020)
USA direct democracy measures (2020)
120 measures across all states
2020 campaign spending on direct democracy
2020 campaign spending on direct democracy
$1.2 billion
Tyranny of the majority
Tyranny of the majority
Majority passes laws negatively impacting minorities