<P> Power of Initiative allows members of the general public to propose specific statutory measures or constitutional reforms to the government and , as with referendums , the vote may be binding or simply advisory . Initiatives may be direct or indirect : With the direct initiative , a successful proposition is placed directly on the ballot to be subject to vote ( as exemplified by California 's system ) . With an indirect initiative , a successful proposition is first presented to the legislature for their consideration ; however , if no acceptable action is taken after a designated period of time , the proposition moves to direct popular vote . Such a form of indirect initiative is utilized by Switzerland for constitutional amendments . </P>
<P> Power of Initiative allows members of the general public to propose specific statutory measures or constitutional reforms to the government and , as with referendums , the vote may be binding or simply advisory . Initiatives may be direct or indirect : With the direct initiative , a successful proposition is placed directly on the ballot to be subject to vote ( as exemplified by California 's system ) . With an indirect initiative , a successful proposition is first presented to the legislature for their consideration ; however , if no acceptable action is taken after a designated period of time , the proposition moves to direct popular vote . Such a form of indirect initiative is utilized by Switzerland for constitutional amendments . </P>
who holds the power in a direct democracy
who holds the power in a direct democracy
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