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Referendum
A direct vote of the people whether to approve or repeal a law enacted by the state legislature. -
Recall
A procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of a term of office. -
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Iniative
A process that enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot -
Political machines/bosses
A political group in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses (usually campaign workers), who receive rewards for their efforts.