a proposed law or amendment placed on the ballot by citizen petition is called a(n)
Initiatives and referendums in the United States Initiative, referendum, and recall are three powers reserved to enable the voters, by petition, to propose or repeal legislation or to remove an elected official from office. Proponents of an initiative, referendum, or recall effort must apply for an official petition serial number from the Town Clerk.
Petitioner A petitioner is a person who pleads with governmental institution for a legal remedy or a redress of grievances, through use of a petition.