Direct democracy in Oregon
Laws regarding initiatives and referendums in the United States
Has both initiatives and referendums
Initiative constitutional amendments only
Referendums only
Has neither initiatives nor referendums
The U.S. state of Oregon is one of the many states in the United States that has direct democracy in the form of initiatives and referendums. Oregon residents introduced this system in 1902 with a ballot measure. Nationwide, referendums and initiatives became known as the "Oregon System" of direct government.[1]
Recall elections are also allowed in Oregon's system.[1][2]
See also
- Direct Legislation League
- History of direct democracy in the United States
- Initiatives and referendums in the United States
- Direct democracy
References
- 1 2 "Oregon Blue Book - Initiative, Referendum and Recall Introduction". Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
- ↑ State by state listing of where initiatives and referendums are used
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