The initiative, referendum and recall are more ways to include citizens in government. In the initiative gives citizens the power to propose a law. The referendum gives citizens the power to vote on...
I had the same question, and this is what i found on wikipedia, i know that it's not the most dependable resource, but GET OVER IT!Progressives moved to enable the citizenry to rule more directly and...
Initiative - procedure whereby a certain number of voters may, by petition, propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters. Referendum - Procedure for submitting to...