Initiative and Referendum Institute

The Initiative and Referendum Institute is an organization that promotes direct democracy by researching and advocating for initiatives and referendums. Initiatives allow citizens to propose new laws or changes to existing ones, while referendums enable voters to approve or reject laws passed by their legislatures. The Institute studies the effectiveness of these processes, helps educate the public about them, and supports efforts to enhance citizen participation in governance. By doing so, it aims to empower individuals in making decisions that directly affect their communities and democratic processes.