feb 17, 1911 - Initiative, Referendum, Recall

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Initiative: voters can propose their own legislation (usually by petition and signatures).

Referendum: if a state passes a law and voters disagree, they can vote to strike it down.

Recall: only in a few states, usually only for governors. Voters can force an unscheduled election (usually to get rid of an unpopular governor. Usually by petition. Not common.

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