Process
- Any registered voter may propose a new law
- Voters who agree can "second" the proposal
- Proposals with the most "seconds" must be reviewed by Parliament in order to create a law
- Parliament must also look at alternative proposals
- The proposal (with its alternatives) are presented to voters for ratification in a public vote or referendum
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