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In political science , an initiative (also known as a popular or citizens' initiative ) is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote ( plebiscite ).
The initiative may take the form of a indirect initiative or an direct initiative . In a direct initiative, a measure is put directly to a vote after being submitted by a petition. In an indirect initiative, a measure is first referred to the legislature , and then put to a popular vote only if not enacted by the legislature.
The vote may be on a proposed statute , constitutional amendment , charter amendment or local ordinance , or to simply oblige the executive or legislature to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. It is a form of direct democracy .