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Ballot measures, also known as referendums or plebiscites, allow citizens to vote directly on laws, policies, and constitutional amendments, giving them a say i

Overview

Ballot measures, also known as referendums or plebiscites, allow citizens to vote directly on laws, policies, and constitutional amendments, giving them a say in the decision-making process. This direct form of democracy can be either binding or consultive, with the outcome influencing the adoption of new policies. [[direct-democracy|Direct democracy]] movements, such as those led by [[howard-zinn|Howard Zinn]], have long advocated for the use of ballot measures to increase citizen participation in governance.