The Direct Legislation League was an organization of political activists founded in 1898 by William S. U'Ren. The group led efforts in Oregon to add a system of initiative and referendum, allowing direct legislation by the state's citizens. In 1902, the Oregon Legislature voted to create such a system, which was known contemporarily as the Oregon System. The group's furthing pressings lead the state in 1904 to add a direct primary system, and, in 1908, to allow citizens to directly recall public officials. 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... State nickname: Beaver State Other U.S. States Capital Salem Largest city Portland Governor Ted Kulongoski Official languages None Area 255,026 km² (9th)  - Land 248,849 km²  - Water 6,177 km² (2. ... In political science, the initiative (also known as popular or citizens initiative) provides a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment, or ordinance. ... A referendum (plural: referendums or referenda) or plebiscite is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. ... 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A recall election is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office. ...

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• Blurb from Oregon blue book (http://bluebook.state.or.us/state/elections/elections09.htm)