Direct democracy Flashcards
What was an issue with California proposition 8
Unclear wording on the ban of gay marriage in 2008
What was the Montana legislative referendum about?
Abortion rights
What were the results of the Montana legislative referendum?
53% in allowing abortion
What was the turnout of the Montana legislative referendum?
61%
What did the Washington initiative 522 require?
Required food labels with genetically modified ingredients to have a sign.
What is the Washington initiative 522 an example of?
Wealthy groups having greater influence
When one side has more money, it creates difficulty for the public to see a balance of views
What were the results of the Washington initiative 522?
Yes to having signs = 49%
No to having signs = 51%
How much funding did the yes and no campaign have in the Washington initiative 522?
Yes = $8M
No = $22M
Only $550 from that $22M came from individuals
What year did the California proposition 19 pass?
2020
What is the California proposition 19 an example of?
Influence of wealthy groups
Influenced by real estate developers and corporate interests, The California Association of Realtors gave $40M
Their stated reason was to “help older homeowners move without facing massive tax penalties,”
enabled thousands of eligible homeowners to maintain lower property tax rates when relocating, facilitating downsizing and mobility.
Turnout on the colorado gun control laws
only 21% of voters in senator morses district actually voted
What was the results of new laws in the colorado for gun control?
54% opposed new laws whilst 46% wanted them
Turnout of the Vermont proposal 5 from 2022?
76%
(Guaranteed reproductive rights)
Turnout of the Vermont proposal 2 from 2022?
57%
88.7% support the ban of slavery
What happened in californias 2003 recall election?
removed Governor Gray Davis from office, and Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected as his replacement.
Who was removed in californias 2003 recall election
Governor Gray Davis
Why was governor Gray Davis removed from the California 2003 recall election?
due to public dissatisfaction
as he allowing energy companies to manipulate prices after a spark increase
