In 24 states, by collecting enough signatures in a petition drive, citizens can vote whether to repeal laws that their legislators have already passed. This is known as a(n)

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A popular referendum is a process by which citizens can collect enough signatures in a petition drive to vote on whether to repeal laws that their legislators have already passed. This is different from an initiative, where citizens can propose new laws to be voted on, and a legislative referendum, where the legislature puts a law on the ballot for citizens to vote on. A recall is a process for removing elected officials from office before their term is up, and a legislative referral is when the legislature refers a proposed law to the ballot for citizens to vote on.

In 24 States, by Collecting Enough Signatures in a Petition