Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

A process that allows citizens to propose and vote directly on laws or constitutional amendments, bypassing the legislature. It is a form of direct democracy.

A process allowing citizens to propose new laws or constitutional amendments through petition and direct vote.

Processes that allow citizens to vote directly on laws or policies, such as referendums, initiatives, and recalls, bypassing representative bodies.

A process allowing citizens to propose and vote on laws directly.

A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or law.

A minimum voter turnout requirement that must be met for a referendum result to be valid.