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The Seventeenth Amendment (Amendment XVII) to the United States Constitution established the popular election of United States Senators by the people of the states.
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is the ability of citizens to suggest legislation for consideration by a state legislature.
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is the passage or rejection of a proposed law by the citizens of a state in a statewide vote.
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is the ability of citizens to recall a candidate once he or she has been elected if he or she is not fulfilling the promised duties of office.