Unit 6 - Arizona Government Rated A

Unit 6 - Arizona Government Rated A Direct Democracy Direct participation of citizens in democratic decision making. Petition A formal written request, with signatures, presented to the government regarding a particular issue. Legislative Referendum A passed bill is placed on the ballot by the legislature at the next general election for the people to vote on. Popular Referendum A passed bill is placed on the ballot by request of the people through a petition to be voted on at the next general election. Recall A petition procedure by which voters may remove an elected official from office through a special election. Proposition Any proposed legislation to be approved or rejected by eligible voters in an election. Initiative A process where voters sign a petition in favor of proposed legislation, which then goes on the ballot in an election. Governor The elected executive head of a state in the United States. Superintendent of Public Instruction Elected executive officer of the State Department of Education.