rahvaalgatused
Rahvaalgatused, often translated as "people's initiatives" or "citizen initiatives," are a mechanism within democratic systems that allow citizens to directly propose legislation or constitutional amendments. The specifics of how a rahvaalgatus functions vary significantly between countries and even within different levels of government in federal systems.
Typically, a rahvaalgatus begins with a group of citizens gathering signatures to formally submit a proposal.
In some jurisdictions, a successful rahvaalgatus may be put directly to a public referendum or plebiscite,