Referenda: Refers to a direct vote by the electorate on a specific question or issue. For example, a referendum might be held to determine whether a state should legalize recreational marijuana.
Initiatives: Initiatives are proposals for new laws or changes to existing laws that are placed on the ballot by citizens through petition. If enough signatures are gathered, voters have an opportunity to directly approve or reject these initiatives.
Citizen Participation: The active involvement of regular citizens in the democratic process, including voting, contacting elected officials, attending public meetings, and participating in grassroots campaigns.