The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the progressive era

During America's "Progressive Era" (1890s through 1920s, ) populists in Nevada adopted several major political reforms, including initiative, referendum, and recall. The right to referendum was the first reform, enacted in 1904.

the expansion of citizens direct participation in the democratic process

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