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This document discusses Proposition 47, a ballot initiative in California that aimed to reduce penalties for certain crimes and redirect funds to education and other services. It explains the context and the arguments for and against the proposition.
What's inside
- Direct democracy in California
- History of ballot propositions
- Proposition 47: context and aims
- Arguments for Proposition 47
- Arguments against Proposition 47
- Outcome and impact
Who it is for: Students studying American democracy, politics and law. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Proposition 47 is a law passed in California. It shows how direct democracy works in the state. Students learn about the history of ballot propositions in California and the debate around Proposition 47.
Direct democracy in California
Direct democracy lets people in California make laws. It started in the early 1900s. People can propose laws through petitions and vote on them.
Proposition 47 details
Proposition 47 changed penalties for some crimes. It reduced jail time for non-violent offenses. It also redirected funds to schools and neighborhoods.
Supporters and opposers
Supporters of Proposition 47 wanted to reduce prison spending. They thought prisons should be for violent criminals. Opposers feared it would increase violence.
Impact of Proposition 47
Proposition 47 aimed to reduce the number of people in prison. It also aimed to fund schools and neighborhoods. It shows how direct democracy can change laws.
Key terms
- Ballot propositions
- A way for people in California to propose and vote on new laws.
- Initiative
- The initial proposal of a law that people can sign to support.
- Referendum
- A vote by the people on whether a proposed law should pass.
- Direct democracy
- A system where people can make laws directly, not just through representatives.
- Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund
- A fund that receives money from the prison budget reduction.
- Misdemeanors
- Less serious crimes that Proposition 47 reclassified some felonies as.
Questions this document helps with
- What is direct democracy?
- How did Proposition 47 change laws in California?
- Who supported and opposed Proposition 47?
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