ballot measures

English translation: proposed laws approved by voters rather than the state or local legislative body

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English term or phrase:ballot measures
Selected answer:proposed laws approved by voters rather than the state or local legislative body
Entered by: David Russi

06:04 Sep 15, 2004
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Government / Politics
English term or phrase: ballot measures
"Endorsements of political candidates or ballot measures by using the Company’s name, or the name of one of its subsidiaries, must be approved in advance by the General Counsel."

What does 'ballot measures' constitute here? There is no more context on this. The sentences before and after talk about endorsement of products, services, etc.

Thanks in advance.
Ramona Ali
Local time: 07:54
proposed laws
Explanation:
Ballot measures are proposed laws. They are also called propositions. Voters decide if ballot measures become law or not.

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Note added at 13 mins (2004-09-15 06:18:33 GMT)
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Ballot measures are referenda, ballot initiatives, constitutional amendments, or bond measures that are legislative in nature, but go to the voters for approval rather than the state or local legislative body.
http://www.ncnonprofits.org/faq/hibersparc.pdf
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David Russi
United States
Local time: 17:54
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Thanks, David.
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5 +8proposed laws
David Russi
4Activities connected with canvassing for votes
Ramesh Madhavan


  

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Activities connected with canvassing for votes


Explanation:
If the company's name or the name of one of its subsidiaries is to be used for canvassing activities, prior approval of the General Council is required.

Hope this helps :-)

Ramesh Madhavan
Local time: 05:24
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proposed laws


Explanation:
Ballot measures are proposed laws. They are also called propositions. Voters decide if ballot measures become law or not.

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Note added at 13 mins (2004-09-15 06:18:33 GMT)
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Ballot measures are referenda, ballot initiatives, constitutional amendments, or bond measures that are legislative in nature, but go to the voters for approval rather than the state or local legislative body.
http://www.ncnonprofits.org/faq/hibersparc.pdf


    Reference: http://www.easyvoter.org/ervg/ervg_2000_03/ballotmeasures/
David Russi
United States
Local time: 17:54
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Thanks, David.

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agree  Java Cafe
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agree  humbird: Yes, through a process called referendum.
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agree  senin
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agree  RHELLER: as you said- can also be bonds for funding purposes
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agree  Jörgen Slet
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agree  conejo
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agree  Alfa Trans (X)
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