Video Summary

Ballot measures and initiatives are ways for citizens to directly propose and vote on laws or constitutional amendments. Ballot measures, often called propositions or referendums, are placed on the ballot by legislatures or government bodies. Initiatives, on the other hand, are proposed and placed on the ballot by citizens through a petition process. These processes vary by state but typically involve gathering a certain number of signatures to qualify for the ballot. Ballot measures and initiatives can address a wide range of issues, including taxes, education, healthcare, and environmental protection. They offer citizens a direct voice in government and can be used to enact change on issues that may not be addressed by elected officials.