In 2008, Californians gathered signatures and placed Proposition 8 on the ballot, providing for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. This is an example of a(n)

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This is an example of an initiative, where citizens gather signatures to place a proposal or amendment on the ballot for a public vote, bypassing the state legislature.

In 2008, Californians Gathered Signatures and Placed Proposition 8 on the Ballot