Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
ballot measures
English answer:
proposed laws approved by voters rather than the state or local legislative body
Added to glossary by
David Russi
Sep 15, 2004 06:04
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English term
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ballot measures
English
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Government / Politics
"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.
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.
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David Russi
United States
United States
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English
United States
30+ years, stopped counting...
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proposed laws
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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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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Comment: "Thanks, David."
5 mins
Ramesh Madhavan
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Activities connected with canvassing for votes
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 :-)
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