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State and Local Governments, Washington State

Initiative & Referendum (WA)

9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Explain the purpose and procedure of the initiative and referendum in Washington State
  • Compare and contrast the initiative and referendum powers in Washington State
  • Analyze and evaluate aspects of the initiative power and procedure
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Overview

Washington’s initiative and referendum powers let regular people participate directly in lawmaking! This lesson presents the initiative and referendum powers as tools and shows students how to use them.

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