Initiatives and Referendums in Arizona


The initiative and the referendum are at the heart of direct democracy in Arizona. Discuss the initiative and referendum process in Arizona. 

  1. Provide the basic definitions of an initiative and a referendum.
  2. Explain how initiatives and referendums are created 
  3. Compare and contrast an initiative and a referendum
  4. Discuss the pros and cons of each 
  5. Explain how initiatives and referendums support the idea of direct democracy as outlined in the Arizona Constitution