1 gen 1897 anni - Element 4 - 1897 Nebraska Initiative and Referendum

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OMAHA PLATFORM
Element: #4, Initiative and referendum
Location: Expression of Sentiments, #7
Goal/Importance: Commend to favorable consideration of people and the reform(ed) press (of) the legislative system known as Initiative (A petition to propose amendments to the constitution) and Referendum (a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision)

EVENT
People/Party: Nebraska State Government
Location: Nebraska
Impact: Introduction of and incorporation of Initiative and Referendum processes into legislature

DETAILS
The initiative and referendum were part of a reform program where "direct democracy" was seen as the solution to what people felt was the nation being hopelessly corrupted by state legislatures and returning power back to "the people". Progressives took advantage of methods in place and pushed legislators to amend state constitutions, allowing for initiative and popular referendum process. In 1897, state representative A.E Sheldon sponsored a law to allow cities to place initiative and referendum in their charters, making Nebraska became the first state to adopt such processes. Later in 1898, South Dakota became the first state to implement the process statewide followed by a majority of the other states over the years.

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