Sentences with phrase «governed by referendum»

Unlike California, which is virtually governed by referendum, New York does not have a statewide citizen - initiated policy process.

There is much to be said, for instance, on behalf of Justice Kennedy's complaint that the decision deprives the people of California of the right to govern themselves by referenda, if the losers of a plebiscite can challenge the outcome and, with the collusion of friendly state officials unwilling to defend the people's will, win in court what they can not win at the ballot box.

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Campaign finance refers to the rules that govern the use of money in electoral processes such as general elections, by - elections, and referenda.

The cap could be overridden only by a vote of the local governing board and a 60 percent majority in a local referendum.