Some states give their state legislatures an opportunity to act on measures proposed by voters.If the legislature approves, the law goes into effect, and, if not, the measure gets placed on the ballot for a public vote.This is an example of ________.

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This is an example of indirect initiative, where the voters propose a measure and the legislature has the opportunity to act on it. If the legislature approves, it becomes law without going to a public vote, but if they reject it, it goes on the ballot for the voters to decide.

Some States Give Their State Legislatures an Opportunity to Act