It is also considered arson if one burns one's own property. A frequent motive for arson is insurance fraud, with the fire staged to appear accidental. Other motives for arson include desire to commit vandalism or mischief, for thrill or excitement, for revenge, to conceal other crimes, or as a hate crime.
Initiative. In political science, an initiative is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote. The initiative may take the form of a direct initiative or an indirect initiative.
State Political Reforms. 1  Initiative is a method in which voters can initiate or propose state laws. If enough people sign a petition, the proposed laws can be voted on by state legislatures or directly by the people through a popular vote.